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OV53 MHL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,747 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,754 miles

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

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 MHL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

OV53 MHL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OV53 MHL safe to buy?

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