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PF53 OPX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 OPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 117,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 117,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,598 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 106,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 83,748 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,742 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 77,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,107 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,322 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,322 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,385 miles

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

one of the two number plate lights not working

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,816 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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PF53 OPX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PF53 OPX, 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 PF53 OPX registered?

PF53 OPX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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