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OV53 KUC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,288 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre worn slightly low in places

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and is cracking in tread

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge and is cracking slightly in tread

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,680 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,211 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 21 May 2008 44,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 44,651 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,810 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to split on tread but not yet showing cord.

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 KUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

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

Is OV53 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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