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OV53 MMX

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,361 mi
Last recorded70,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,712 miles

Offside Rear slight brake binding

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 47,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake binding

engine management light is on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 70,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 70,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing within the tread

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing within the tread

offside front tyre cracking/perishing within the tread

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing within the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,650 miles

front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,232 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,224 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,680 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 MMX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 MMX registered?

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

Is OV53 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MMX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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