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OV53 MDJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,511 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 69,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,817 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges and cracking

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light is indicating a fault

nearside front tyre outer side wall is splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light is indicating a fault

nearside front tyre outer side wall is splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,437 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 48,437 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,993 miles

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to babyseat fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,564 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged no cords yet exposed

all tyre valves slightly deteriorated/slight cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2007 24,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

all tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged no cords yet exposed

all tyre valves slightly deteriorated/slight cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,651 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 MDJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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