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OV53 KVW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,723 mi
Last recorded111,723 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,723 miles

Slight bind both front brakes.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Slight bind both front brakes.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 98,684 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

amber warning light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,070 miles

brake discs backing plates corroded

corrosion to rear springs

Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from cat,sleeve and rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs backing plates corroded

corrosion to rear springs

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section centre box (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,472 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,295 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,557 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 22,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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