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OY53 HVD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,297 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,082 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,636 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY - WHEN ROTATED WITH VEHICLE RAISED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,117 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING - FOUND WITH VEHICLE RAISED -

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCOLOURED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

rear number plate lamps deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 89,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 85,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges and starting to split on inside walls

offside rear tyre worn thin on inside edge

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,914 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres showing wear on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

linkage and bracket broken on nearside front lower suspension arm

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

linkage and bracket broken on nearside front lower suspension arm

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,193 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,454 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge [ideally wants replacing]

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,381 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 21,381 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)

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

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 HVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY53 HVD, 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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OY53 HVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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