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OV53 MBY

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,100 mi
Last recorded175,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 175,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 157,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 140,025 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 140,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,206 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 101,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,291 miles

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edge

osr tyre worn thinly on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,985 miles

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,215 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 MBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

OV53 MBY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OV53 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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