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OY53 ARU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 120,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 118,435 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 116,987 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2022 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine pans

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 112,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 110,560 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,212 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 105,873 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 105,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 102,260 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 88,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 79,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,411 miles

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

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

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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OY53 ARU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OY53 ARU, 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 OY53 ARU registered?

OY53 ARU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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