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OV53 KTG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KTG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 63,687 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 63,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 61,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder has chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,518 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,670 miles

Exhaust rear pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud separated from bump stop.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust rear pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud separated from bump stop.

Service light on.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,358 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Bump stop separated from shock absorber shroud.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,440 miles

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders,(stepped tread).

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders,(stepped tread).

Plastic covers over some components.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both shoulders,(stepped tread). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both shoulders,(stepped tread). (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both shoulders,(stepped tread). (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both shoulders,(stepped tread). (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers over some components.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,603 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders,(stepped tread).

Service light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 30,603 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders,(stepped tread).

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,406 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 28,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,858 miles

service light on

Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,930 miles

service due

Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,944 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service due

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,944 miles

service due

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,868 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,382 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 KTG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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