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LS53 OHY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,396 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,179 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 37,688 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly perished.

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

Offside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 28,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 16,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,283 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,323 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 OHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OHY, 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 OHY registered?

LS53 OHY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LS53 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OHY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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