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OV53 KWO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 120,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml illuminated

near side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 110,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml illuminated

near side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,650 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre has cut, o cord showing

Nearside Rear tyre in bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,717 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge but within legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,184 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

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

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

unable to check osr wheel bearing as brakes poor

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,731 miles

osr brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,731 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

osr brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 29,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,842 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 KWO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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