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OV53 KUU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,268 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 127,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 115,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,190 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,213 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,574 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,907 miles

front tyres running off on inside edges

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 KUU 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 66.7%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

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

Is OV53 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KUU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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