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SD53 OOV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OOV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 124,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 124,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,597 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 118,602 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust joint is blowing slightly

Rear nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,636 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the tread wear indicators

Play in the front offside link bar

Rear exhaust backbox to middle box joint is blowing slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,913 miles

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres nicked at sidewalls. n/s/f tyre valve damaged, nail in treads.

o/s/r tyre cut at sidewall. under trays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2015 109,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres nicked at sidewalls. n/s/f tyre valve damaged, nail in treads.

o/s/r tyre cut at sidewall. under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 100,612 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES CUTS ON SIDEWALLS. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 93,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch sticky

traction light on

Fail 10 Dec 2012 83,885 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch sticky

front discs corroded

traction light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,549 miles

ESP light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

esp warning light on

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres cut on outer sidewall

nearside front lower grill damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

esp warning light on

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres cut on outer sidewall

nearside front lower grill damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,366 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,552 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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SD53 OOV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SD53 OOV, 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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SD53 OOV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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