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OU53 WNC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,489 mi
Last recorded124,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WNC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 111,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,679 miles

exhaust system corroded and thin

Fail 18 Jan 2014 106,679 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and thin

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,370 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pad light on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,368 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml and esp warning lamps on at time of test.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 57,467 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 WNC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

OU53 WNC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is OU53 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 WNC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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