MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nails in n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyres
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nails in n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyres
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate slighty faded.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 MHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?
OV53 MHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.
Is OV53 MHA safe to buy?
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