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OV53 KRZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 117,076 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 108,704 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,682 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,694 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,934 miles

N/s main beam bulb in wrong

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,470 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,822 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 64,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,419 miles

front brake pads are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,872 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 59,779 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,025 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 53,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 45,285 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,398 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 37,398 miles

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

O/s/r tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,153 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OV53 KRZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV53 KRZ, 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.

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What year was OV53 KRZ registered?

OV53 KRZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is OV53 KRZ safe to buy?

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