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ML53 OGB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,835 mi
Last recorded241,835 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 OGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 241,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 228,668 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 228,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 228,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 190,695 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 181,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 175,806 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 175,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 159,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 143,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 133,366 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 133,366 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 118,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ML53 OGB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML53 OGB, 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 ML53 OGB registered?

ML53 OGB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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