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OU53 WZV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,986 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

poss slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

poss slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inside edge! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 82,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,636 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 61,004 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,480 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 WZV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

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

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