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OU53 LHB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 141,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2025 138,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosion and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,737 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2022 135,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,183 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,969 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,486 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,753 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 LHB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LHB, 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 OU53 LHB registered?

OU53 LHB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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