MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken stabbing the anti roll bar linkage boot advise replacement of this part also (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users exceeding the limits also to pass mot test (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn below 1.6mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Coolant leak bottle empty ()
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes at both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
electric front windows not working/front fog lamp lens broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OU53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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