free car check
OV53KXH
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration OV53KXH
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1595cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
⚠️
63 Total Defects Recorded
22 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,445 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- reverse light not working
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- reverse light not working
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,503 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,962 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 30 Jun 202624 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,003 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 30 Jun 202619 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,891 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,754 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015 30 Jun 202614 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,980 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013 30 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,508 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 30 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,317 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 30 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,727 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 30 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,610 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 30 Jun 202621 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,958 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2008 30 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2007 30 Jun 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!
OV53KXH was registered on 2003-10-07
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.