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OY53 KAA

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 114,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,936 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,423 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2009 50,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,577 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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OY53 KAA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

OY53 KAA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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