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OV53 MFF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,640 mi
Last recorded78,640 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 71,489 miles

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,338 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 54,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,437 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,839 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 47,951 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 47,939 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,528 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,364 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,927 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

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

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