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OV53 ADX

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,699 mi
Last recorded63,699 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 36,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,501 miles

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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OV53 ADX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV53 ADX, 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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How do I check the history of OV53 ADX?

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What year was OV53 ADX registered?

OV53 ADX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is OV53 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 ADX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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