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OV53 MKZ

2003 Audi A3

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 122,218 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements REFLECTIVE SPACE AND INSECURE (0.1 (d))

Front Coolant leak BACK OF ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPAIR ASAP ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded REPLACE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 119,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 119,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 119,198 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,800 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 106,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyes worn close to limit

coolant level low

front number plate delaminating

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,490 miles

all four tyes worn close to limit

coolant level low

front number plate delaminating

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,276 miles

front number plate delaminating

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,275 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,175 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,194 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 64,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,448 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,448 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,421 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)

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 MKZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

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

Is OV53 MKZ safe to buy?

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