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OV53 KUY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,797 mi
Last recorded122,797 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,797 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S REAR TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 122,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S REAR TYRES APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,937 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 64,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,027 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,568 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,246 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 KUY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV53 KUY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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