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OV53 KVZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,156 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 116,585 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2012 100,242 miles

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

warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,298 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 70,280 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,407 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 51,516 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,306 miles

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

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

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 KVZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

OV53 KVZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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