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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OU53KZX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 24 Jun 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 50,277 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 50,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 49,148 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,489 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025 4 Jul 20263 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 47,543 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2024 4 Jul 20263 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 47,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,440 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023 4 Jul 20265 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 45,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,110 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 44,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,947 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021 4 Jul 20265 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
4 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,693 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020 4 Jul 202613 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,915 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019 4 Jul 202613 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 4 Jul 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017 4 Jul 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,561 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 4 Jul 20265 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,643 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 4 Jul 202611 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,552 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 4 Jul 202621 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,541 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 4 Jul 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 4 Jul 202619 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,698 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202619 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 4 Jul 202620 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,607 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 4 Jul 202615 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,973 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 4 Jul 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,578 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU53KZX was registered on 2003-09-25
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