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OU53 FGE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,264 mi
Last recorded200,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 200,264 miles

offside rear sill rusty

park brake effort could be better

Pass 4 Jan 2017 188,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 170,849 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 170,849 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 158,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 158,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,384 miles

both rear shock absorber body covers fallen off

Fail 29 Jan 2014 143,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear shock absorber body covers fallen off

Pass 11 Feb 2013 130,721 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 122,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 112,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 99,215 miles

plastic undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,115 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside

Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted unable to fully check underside

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,891 miles

centre seat belt locking mechanism outer cover missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,337 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 73,324 miles

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

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

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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OU53 FGE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU53 FGE, 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 OU53 FGE registered?

OU53 FGE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is OU53 FGE safe to buy?

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