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PE53 OBP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,700 mi
Last recorded124,700 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,700 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,104 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also very perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also very perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,703 miles

Rear brakes feel tight when wheels rotated

Fail 19 Jun 2015 105,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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

Rear brakes feel tight when wheels rotated

Fail 14 Jun 2014 95,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,934 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,267 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,252 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,943 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,585 miles

Rear tyre treds cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,957 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)

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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PE53 OBP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE53 OBP, 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 PE53 OBP registered?

PE53 OBP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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