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OV53 MKC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,118 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,689 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 117,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,596 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,674 miles

Both front windows will not open

Dip stick guide/tube loose

Headlamp switch slightly damage but still working effectively at time of test

Nearside front inner door handle slightly broken

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

Rear suspension and rear subframe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 87,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front windows will not open

Dip stick guide/tube loose

Headlamp switch slightly damage but still working effectively at time of test

Nearside front inner door handle slightly broken

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Rear suspension and rear subframe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,870 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,128 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,448 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 MKC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

Is OV53 MKC safe to buy?

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