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OV53 MGY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,314 mi
Last recorded157,314 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 157,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 149,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre tyre thin inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 149,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre tyre thin inner edge

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 10mm with Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower lower gearbox mount rubber splitting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,096 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant leak at bulk head

oil level on min

Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

coolant leak at bulk head

oil level on min

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,658 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,658 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,981 miles

Front suspension, wishbone rearward bushes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,872 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension, wishbone rearward bushes worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,869 miles

brake pad warning light

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,214 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,214 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,607 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)

checked nearside rear and offside rear seat belts to the best of my ability. child seats fitted.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

checked nearside rear and offside rear seat belts to the best of my ability. child seats fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,283 miles

checked nearside front seat belt to the best of my ability. child seat fitted.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

checked nearside front seat belt to the best of my ability. child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,145 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 MGY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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