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OY53 KAE

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 69,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,277 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 56,213 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,861 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,937 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 KAE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 OY53 KAE, 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 KAE registered?

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

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