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OU53 KZR

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,356 mi
Last recorded194,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 194,356 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 194,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 193,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 182,933 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 182,931 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault On Dash (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 176,796 miles

ALL TYRES STRETCHED ON TO WHEEL RIMS !!!

Pass 24 Jan 2017 174,677 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 174,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot/stepping (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 163,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage rear end [exhaust touching damaged heat shild]

o/s/f tyre has 3mm left on tread

Fail 30 Sep 2014 148,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage rear end [exhaust touching damaged heat shild]

o/s/f tyre has 3mm left on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 138,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 138,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 131,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,774 miles

engine oil level near minimum

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,450 miles

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

bonnet safety catch pivot siezed

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,510 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 KZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

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

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