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OV53 MKA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,564 mi
Last recorded139,564 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,564 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer OSF outer CV gaiter has grease weeping but not damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking - rear tyres have cuts as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,567 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,076 miles

Front wipers in poor condition but still clearing windscreen

Minor gearbox oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre starting to perish but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,688 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

stone chip in windscreen

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,688 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

stone chip in windscreen

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,573 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,837 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,352 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 MKA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

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