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LJ53 OZR

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,543 mi
Last recorded108,543 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,943 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,052 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 106,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,928 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 97,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 66,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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LJ53 OZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ53 OZR, 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 LJ53 OZR registered?

LJ53 OZR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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