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OU53 KMO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 129,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 127,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,354 miles

both front shock tops worn

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 26 Oct 2011 115,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front shock tops worn

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 18 Oct 2008 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,101 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 KMO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 KMO, 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 KMO registered?

OU53 KMO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OU53 KMO safe to buy?

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