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AV53 OKB

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,164 mi
Last recorded131,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OKB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 131,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on.

engine management light on.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 131,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on.

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

small cuts in both rear tyres.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 131,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

small cuts in both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,897 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 121,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,377 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,706 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AV53 OKB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 OKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV53 OKB registered?

AV53 OKB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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