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OV53 MTE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Slight Exhaust Blow

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

Fail 13 Oct 2020

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Slight Exhaust Blow

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

offside + nearside rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,360 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,315 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,185 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,747 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,626 miles

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

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

near side brake disc inner side slightly pitted

off side rear inner side of brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,438 miles

front + rear brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlight aims on lower limit

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,442 miles

engine management light on

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,693 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 MTE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

OV53 MTE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is OV53 MTE safe to buy?

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