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OV53 MOA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,889 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center to rear exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 103,877 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre perishing & inner edge uneven wear

underneath covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre perishing & inner edge uneven wear

underneath covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,695 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear springs corrodied

Fail 25 Oct 2017 94,695 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

rear springs corrodied

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,003 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside mirror unit slightly insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,181 miles

Airbag warning lamp displayed on dash.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 48,181 miles

Airbag warning lamp displayed on dash.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,442 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,901 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 22,733 miles

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

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

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 MOA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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