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LG53 OCY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,877 mi
Last recorded119,877 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Fail 13 Nov 2019 107,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,056 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

sump shield missing? , o/s/f inner wing shield loose

Fail 13 Nov 2018 99,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

sump shield missing? , o/s/f inner wing shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,050 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 90,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,583 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,583 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,849 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns/r tyre cracks in tread

os/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,464 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,456 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,083 miles

Centre Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,083 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,141 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,867 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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LG53 OCY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG53 OCY, 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 LG53 OCY registered?

LG53 OCY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 OCY safe to buy?

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