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OV53 MKE

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 133,435 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes perished and cracked

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 6 May 2014 133,435 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front suspension arm rear bushes perished and cracked

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,075 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe sweating

Front number plate letters in honey comb effect

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,075 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe sweating

Front number plate letters in honey comb effect

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,260 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,256 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 68,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 45,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,072 miles

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

Rear 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 MKE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV53 MKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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