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OV53 MGU

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% Both (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,990 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking no cords showing

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,444 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Dec 2014 80,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,551 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,751 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,319 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)

corrosion to brake discs

rear brake pads low

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,773 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,291 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,147 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 MGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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