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OV53 NEJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,590 miles

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

front centre exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 126,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front centre exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,002 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 83,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,077 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and splitting on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre rubbing on arch liner

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,792 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre split on sidewall

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,666 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 NEJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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