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LM53 OZK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 OZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,075 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc corroded

sill covers fitted

various warning lamps illuminated

bonnet safety catch defective

Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc corroded

sill covers fitted

various warning lamps illuminated

bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,318 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,989 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,210 miles

near side front lower arm bush slight play

near side rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2008 41,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side front lower arm bush slight play

near side rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot check certain items due to undershield

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,935 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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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LM53 OZK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM53 OZK, 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 LM53 OZK registered?

LM53 OZK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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