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OU53 KPO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 89,606 miles

Both side repeater bulbs discolouring

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 89,606 miles

Both side repeater bulbs discolouring

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,830 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,825 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken At bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,573 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,841 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,841 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,960 miles

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)

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 KPO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPO, 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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OU53 KPO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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