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OV53 MHO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edeg

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal object in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre getting low on inner

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 73,355 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge and worn near to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 73,355 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge and worn near to legal limit.

Pass 13 May 2011 65,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,854 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres started to worn on inner and outer edged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,842 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 43,842 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,887 miles

Same advise as test number 504123176287.

Fail 30 Sep 2006 28,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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 MHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

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

Is OV53 MHO safe to buy?

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