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OY53 KLA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

199,448 mi
Last recorded199,448 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 199,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 190,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 188,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

eml light on

intercooler pipe no fully secure in intercooler

nsf tyre worn inside

Pass 20 Feb 2017 180,457 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 171,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 159,377 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 159,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 145,294 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 145,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2013 136,186 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low and uneven

offside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low and uneven

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,662 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 124,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 114,326 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 114,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,022 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,873 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,105 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 58,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

OY53 KLA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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