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OV53 MTK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,559 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Dec 2017 101,550 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,276 miles

near side rear tyre cracking from center

Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,276 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre cracking from center

Pass 2 May 2013 71,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,267 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,066 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,066 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,173 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,508 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 MTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

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

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