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OU53 LFW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,995 mi
Last recorded85,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,995 miles

Lower car wings/ sills/ under body/ suspension greased

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,583 miles

Both lower front wings corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both axle 1 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,834 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,157 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,413 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,808 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,384 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,016 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,016 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,767 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,783 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 LFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OU53 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

OU53 LFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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