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OV53 KWD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,887 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,462 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,073 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 52,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,486 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 KWD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWD, 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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What year was OV53 KWD registered?

OV53 KWD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is OV53 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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