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OU53 KZD

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,507 miles

nearside cv boot pinholed

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

steering operation notchy

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,499 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake flex hose insecure

Nearside Front tyre low inner tread

Offside Front brake flex hose insecure

boot opened and closed but wont re open

Pass 12 May 2016 98,289 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge slight

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,207 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2014 84,777 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 78,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 11 Aug 2012 73,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant pipe damaged and incorectly positioned

Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant pipe damaged and incorectly positioned

front and rear brakes binding slightly

headlamp leveling device incomplete

Pass 28 May 2011 67,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 59,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,309 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 36,309 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,059 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 KZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZD, 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 KZD registered?

OU53 KZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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