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OU53 KWX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,722 mi
Last recorded147,722 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 147,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 142,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 129,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 106,031 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)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2014 95,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,472 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)

streeing angle light is on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

streeing angle light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,458 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 65,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2008 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 54,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KWX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

OU53 KWX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is OU53 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 KWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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