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OV53 KWM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,634 mi
Last recorded129,634 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,634 miles

Bumper insecure ()

EML illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,135 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 116,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 103,240 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,401 miles

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

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges / cracking

offsidefront tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn inner & outer edges / cracking

offsidefront tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,485 miles

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

chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,388 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,427 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in the windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,884 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake im balance

Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,884 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake im balance

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 30,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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