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OU53 KEK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,892 mi
Last recorded153,892 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KEK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 153,892 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,983 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 126,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,204 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 112,204 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,943 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,599 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2013 89,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 80,446 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 80,446 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 64,187 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,400 miles

O/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT AND IS LOW ON PRESSURE - HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD AREA!

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit(shoulders are worn) and in general poor condition

o/s/f tyre is close to the ware indicators and deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,493 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,592 miles

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

undershield fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,591 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and n ear side front and rear brake discs show a slight lip.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

undershield fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,872 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 KEK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OU53 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

OU53 KEK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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