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OV53 MLJ

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,240 miles

All four tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2018 135,240 miles

All four tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,142 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,944 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,406 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,406 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn low!

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,957 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 MLJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

OV53 MLJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is OV53 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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