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OV53 MKN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,062 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 113,062 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 59,902 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,627 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,184 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 MKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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