MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic undertrays fitted to underside of car
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic undertrays fitted to underside of car
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 MPE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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