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OV53 MGZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,403 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Whole anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Whole anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16V CS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,552 miles

e.m.l light on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

e.m.l light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,384 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,074 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,529 miles

Nearside front tyre has small gouge in outer sidewall, no cords/ply showing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,766 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear wiper washer not working

Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,766 miles

Front wipers smeary

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper washer not working

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate worn

Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate worn

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,458 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 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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