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OY53 NZF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,142 mi
Last recorded42,142 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,142 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear brake binding

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn and corroded

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear brake binding

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,198 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

boot area fully loaded when presented for test

both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

engine management light ON

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit, worn castleated and rim has slight bend

o/s/f tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

traction/stability light ON

Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,198 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot area fully loaded when presented for test

both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

engine management light ON

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit, worn castleated and rim has slight bend

o/s/f tyre has minor outer sidewall damage

traction/stability light ON

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,461 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,576 miles

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)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,786 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 NZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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