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OV53 KWT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,374 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 74,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges slightly (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,921 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,721 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,285 miles

advise nearside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,885 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 39,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,519 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KWT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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