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LS53 OFK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,152 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 84,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 1 May 2017 84,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,841 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,769 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,255 miles

n/s/f tyre wall has a cut not exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2006 13,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LS53 OFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS53 OFK, 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 LS53 OFK registered?

LS53 OFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LS53 OFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OFK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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