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OE53 LHA

2003 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,704 miles

both front lower bottom arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 31 Dec 2018 133,704 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower bottom arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,090 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,927 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 111,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 96,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,255 miles

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

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,275 miles

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2009 42,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,301 miles

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)

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

offside rear disc starting to corrode.

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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OE53 LHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE53 LHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 LHA registered?

OE53 LHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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