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OU53 KZV

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,558 mi
Last recorded130,558 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 125,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 103,764 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDTION.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,771 miles

E S C LIGHT REMAINS ON.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDTION.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,771 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDTION.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,563 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,114 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 KZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU53 KZV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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