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OU53 KGJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,886 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody areas.

exhaust corroded to centre box

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody areas.

exhaust corroded to centre box

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,944 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,819 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 64,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,681 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

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 KGJ 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 76.2%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

OU53 KGJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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