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WV53 OBP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 OBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 126,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 101,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,629 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,787 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,191 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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WV53 OBP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV53 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 WV53 OBP registered?

WV53 OBP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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