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OU53 LCO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,722 mi
Last recorded144,722 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 144,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,844 miles

Central Front rearmost engine mounting s/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 135,844 miles

Central Front rearmost engine mounting s/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,146 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulder, almost to canvass (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tail and stop lights incorrect wattage

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,667 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,645 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

EML on

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear heatshield is insecure

Front wheel allignment requires attention

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,785 miles

full underbody inspection not carried out due to plastic covers

Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre section exhaust clamp corroded

full underbody inspection not carried out due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,570 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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OU53 LCO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OU53 LCO, 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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OU53 LCO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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