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OV53 UGY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,794 mi
Last recorded131,794 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,794 miles

Front both rear wishbone bushes slightly perished

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

Rear both dust covers dropped

Pass 25 Feb 2016 128,860 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 123,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

OSR TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,260 miles

handbrake slightly stiff to operate

n/s headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

o/s headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

slight corrosion on n/s front brake disc

slight cracking in grooves of n/s rear tyre tread

slight cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Feb 2012 99,861 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 1 Mar 2011 85,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,293 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UGY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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