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OU53 KZE

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,572 miles

engine warning light on

warning light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,572 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine warning light on

warning light on dash

Pass 9 May 2016 84,433 miles

warning lights on dash

Fail 9 May 2016 84,433 miles

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

warning lights on dash

Pass 12 May 2015 81,434 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 12 May 2015 81,434 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 May 2014 77,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eng man light on

Fail 10 May 2014 77,662 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eng man light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 69,457 miles

both rear shock bump stops split

engine light on

some corrosion to n/s/f disc

Fail 26 May 2012 69,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shock bump stops split

engine light on

some corrosion to n/s/f disc

Pass 28 May 2011 65,786 miles

EML Lamp on

Front inner pads look like they are starting to get down

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning light on

Fail 26 May 2010 61,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management warning light on

Pass 28 May 2009 51,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,609 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 KZE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE registered?

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

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