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LS53 OFP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 136,228 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 136,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER/OUTER SILL/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 131,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 127,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,827 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall not appearing to be down to cords

Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend closer inspection (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall not appearing to be down to cords

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,867 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,661 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,599 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,629 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,624 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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LS53 OFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS53 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

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

Is LS53 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OFP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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