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OU53 NUA

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Lpg 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,077 mi
Last recorded141,077 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 125,646 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 123,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 123,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,676 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine man light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,676 miles

engine man light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 99,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,306 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 86,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2007 68,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,495 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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OU53 NUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 66,175 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 Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU53 NUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU53 NUA registered?

OU53 NUA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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