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OU53 LFK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 85,828 miles

Nearside park brake effort low

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 9 May 2018 85,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,571 miles

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,521 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,133 miles

rh front tyre cut nocord showing

Pass 7 Mar 2009 14,440 miles

osf tyre wall cut in sidewall

osr screw in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2009 14,437 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to the cords

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,038 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,017 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 LFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK, 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 OU53 LFK registered?

OU53 LFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is OU53 LFK safe to buy?

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