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DS53 OFE

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,246 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 52,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,584 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,584 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,767 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre bracket on exhaust corrode/broken away, exhaust secure

chip in "A" zone of screen just inside MoT limit at present.

o/s/f inner wheel rim buckled.

o/s/r inner wheel rim buckled.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre bracket on exhaust corrode/broken away, exhaust secure

chip in "A" zone of screen just inside MoT limit at present.

o/s/f inner wheel rim buckled.

o/s/r inner wheel rim buckled.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,802 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,909 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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DS53 OFE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS53 OFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS53 OFE registered?

DS53 OFE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DS53 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 OFE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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