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OV53 MXR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 136,601 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle incomplete, however does function as intended (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam/sub frame and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 136,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle incomplete, however does function as intended (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam/sub frame and suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,036 miles

Reverse lights not working

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

Rear suspension components/sub-frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 128,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre heavy inner wear

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

Rear suspension components/sub-frame corroded

Reverse lights not working

Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER EDGE WEAR

Pass 9 May 2019 119,580 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 119,577 miles

Braking system leaking vaccume pipe split drawing in air (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 109,693 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 109,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,448 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 94,923 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 89,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 89,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 82,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 69,863 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 63,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,627 miles

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,677 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 MXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

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

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