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OV53 MMA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,270 mi
Last recorded102,270 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,270 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 102,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,398 miles

O/S head lamp pattern slightly defused.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,885 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 36,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 25,806 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MMA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

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

Is OV53 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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