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OV53 KUN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KUN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,520 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,303 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre side wall perished

nearside outer sill damaged

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

slight exhaust blow

Fail 20 Feb 2014 99,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre side wall perished

nearside outer sill damaged

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,636 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,321 miles

slight play in o/s/f arm

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,008 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,449 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,449 miles

Nearside Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,169 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KUN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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