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OV53 MTF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,254 mi
Last recorded129,254 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,254 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,904 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 121,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tread slightly bulge

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tread slightly bulge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,774 miles

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

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

undershields obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

undershields obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,305 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,305 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 72,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 64,883 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,431 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 MTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

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

Is OV53 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 MTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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