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OV53 MHE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,899 mi
Last recorded114,899 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,584 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 106,341 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,756 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,756 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,491 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,027 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,146 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,797 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 64,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,623 miles

OSR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD †NSR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE & NAIL IN TREAD SUGGEST REPLACED

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 MHE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

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

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