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OV53 KWU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,043 mi
Last recorded129,043 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 128,828 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,475 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 102,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,895 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 95,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,410 miles

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

both front tyre treads are getting low

high level brake light is not working

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,161 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,161 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,505 miles

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,320 miles

High level brake light is not working

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake discs is corroded on inner face

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is age cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,820 miles

Esc warning light is on

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is age cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2012 51,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Esc warning light is on

High level brake light is not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is age cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,625 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2010 34,376 miles

Aiebag light on

Noise O/S/F suspension / engine? On take up of drive . Needs further investigation.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,376 miles

Aiebag light on

Noise O/S/F suspension / engine? On take up of drive . Needs further investigation.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,300 miles

High level stop light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

High level stop light not working

Wiper action poor

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre cut / possibly to canvas / tyre deformed at same place & therfore fails.

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,529 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 KWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

OV53 KWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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