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LS53 OLG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,872 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,603 miles

WARNING: Intermiting non start fauly with vehicle during testing

WARNING: Juddering from power steering when turning from lock to lock with front of vehicle jacked up!!

Fail 16 Nov 2011 20,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

WARNING: Intermiting non start fauly with vehicle during testing

WARNING: Juddering from power steering when turning from lock to lock with front of vehicle jacked up!!

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,585 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,473 miles

Front and rear number plates are loose

Pass 26 Nov 2007 9,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 7,239 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 OLG 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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

LS53 OLG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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