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OV53 KWY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,582 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,750 miles

General corrosion (Rear sub frame)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,835 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,617 miles

n/s/f drop link dust cover poor

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,502 miles

Nearside Rear lens is cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2020 63,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens is cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear light lens is damaged

screen has stone chips

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,876 miles

nearside rear light lens is damaged

screen is chipped

Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,876 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed behind nearside front light (due to excessive heat) (1.9.2c)

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

nearside rear light lens is damaged

screen is chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,085 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,256 miles

nearside front disc is scored

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,084 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,465 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,218 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 KWY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 KWY registered?

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

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