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OV53 MTU

2003 Audi A3

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,691 mi
Last recorded159,691 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 159,691 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,201 miles

Front slight exhaust blow

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2018 144,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front slight exhaust blow

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,558 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,812 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,812 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 102,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake vaccum hose split but not leaking

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 102,551 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake vaccum hose split but not leaking

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 67,813 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 22 Sep 2011 63,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind on offside rear service brake

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind on offside rear service brake

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,973 miles

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

front discs pitting on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs pitting on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,317 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,317 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 25 Sep 2006 22,811 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 MTU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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