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PG53 OHC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,830 mi
Last recorded175,830 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,830 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 138,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 129,870 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 109,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,012 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,549 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,444 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

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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PG53 OHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PG53 OHC, 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 PG53 OHC registered?

PG53 OHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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