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OV53 MLL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,098 mi
Last recorded119,098 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,029 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,242 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,169 miles

Rear sub-frame and some suspension component looking corroded

e.m.l light lit on dash

exhaust has slight blow

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear sub-frame and some suspension component looking corroded

both front brake disc's very corroded

e.m.l light lit on dash

exhaust has slight blow

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,927 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,825 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,409 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,409 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,397 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,142 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,565 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,671 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,703 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 MLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

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

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