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OV53 MEU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,525 mi
Last recorded186,525 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 186,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 176,189 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 166,165 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls have some damage

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,049 miles

near side rear tyre has been run flat; (recommend changing)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,481 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,765 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 MEU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

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

Is OV53 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MEU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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