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OE53 MWY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,077 mi
Last recorded186,077 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 MWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 186,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 173,802 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 167,732 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 13 Jul 2016 160,701 miles

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

all four brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 153,457 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 142,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 131,060 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 102,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 89,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 76,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,018 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,524 miles

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

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

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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OE53 MWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OE53 MWY, 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 OE53 MWY registered?

OE53 MWY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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