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OV53 MJK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 112,828 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,254 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but functions ok

Fail 24 Jun 2014 101,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing damaged but functions ok

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,625 miles

nearside rear seatbelt anchor cover missing but still operates fine

Fail 24 Oct 2013 98,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt anchor cover missing but still operates fine

very slight bind on off side rear wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,944 miles

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

O/s/f tyre has cut but not enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,706 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,397 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 MJK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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