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OV53 MHK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,465 mi
Last recorded114,465 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 111,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filter corroded and damp with oil

Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,922 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filter corroded and damp with oil

n/s washer weak

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,278 miles

Fuel smell around filler pipe and filter, but tested in wet conditions. In my opinion this needs further investigation

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play And slightly noises. Just meets minimum standard. In my opinion it should be replaced (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And brake is tight (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,389 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking within tread pattern

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,749 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,890 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 MHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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