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OV53 NBD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,846 mi
Last recorded114,846 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,846 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,661 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,602 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,599 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,834 miles

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

o/s rear subframe bush worn

tyre damaged on inner wall n/s front

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,227 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,227 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

management light on.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,076 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 NBD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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