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OV53 MLN

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 151,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,920 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 133,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,890 miles

n/s/f tyre is slighly wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre is slightly perishing

o/s/f tyre has small cut but cant see the cords

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 54,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 35,015 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 MLN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

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

Is OV53 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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