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OV53 KSN

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,925 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,841 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop seperated.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,603 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,410 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,269 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engin managment light on

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,597 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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OV53 KSN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV53 KSN, 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 OV53 KSN registered?

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

Is OV53 KSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KSN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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