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VK53 OCM

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,237 mi
Last recorded119,237 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 OCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,237 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

childseat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,498 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2013 97,171 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 97,171 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,474 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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,114 miles

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

offside door handle outer cover broken

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

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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VK53 OCM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK53 OCM, 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 VK53 OCM registered?

VK53 OCM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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