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OV53 MBO

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,101 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,579 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,840 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,321 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,093 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 33,305 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,941 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 MBO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

OV53 MBO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is OV53 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MBO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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