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OV53 KUR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 92,056 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 85,964 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 81,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,120 miles

advise n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,809 miles

accident damage at nearside rear wing, offside rear lamp/bumper

engine oil level overfilled

excess underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front brake disc corrosion, suspect brake pad wear and imbalance at front brakes noted during RBT ( ok on road )

slight cracking at nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,809 miles

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

accident damage at nearside rear wing, offside rear lamp/bumper

bonnet secondary catch stiff operation

engine oil level overfilled

excess underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front brake disc corrosion, suspect brake pad wear and imbalance at front brakes noted during RBT ( ok on road )

slight cracking at nearside rear tyre tread

slight smear at front wiper blades and noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,157 miles

Deep Cracks in Rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,954 miles

Cracks in tyre O/S/R tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2009 32,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,123 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 KUR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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