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OU53 KBO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 136,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE &OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 131,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,233 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Jul 2011 88,539 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,366 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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OU53 KBO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU53 KBO, 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 OU53 KBO registered?

OU53 KBO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 KBO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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