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OV53 MPU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 140,093 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 140,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,981 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears worn on inner and outer tread an perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rears worn on inner and outer tread an perished and cracked in sidewalls of tyres 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,899 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 116,895 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,262 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 102,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet strut weak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet strut weak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,073 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2014 97,059 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,801 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,499 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 76,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,268 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,708 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,085 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,746 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 MPU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

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

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