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OV53 KWZ

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 KWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,522 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,871 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,257 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,263 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,680 miles

near side front tyre low tread

off side front tyre perished

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,872 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 13,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,886 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 KWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

OV53 KWZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is OV53 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 KWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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