MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured nearside broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1. Offside rear brake slightly tight. 2. Both rear indicator bulbs becoming faded. 3. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge. 4. Slight play in nearside of steering rack.
all tyres low tread
slight play n/s rack
Nail in offside rear tyre
engine and gear box oil leaks
front lower arm bushes cracking
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (strong advise)
rear indicators showing white light
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
engine and gear box oil leaks
front lower arm bushes cracking
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (strong advise)
rear indicators showing white light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 OLT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OLT, 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 OLT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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