MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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)
Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating
nearside front anti-roll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating
nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of fluid
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Both front outer constant velocity gaiters have slight leak of grease
Both rear link arm inner bushes deteriorating
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm
Rear bump stops deteriorating
Rear tyres worn + feathered on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Both front outer constant velocity gaiters have slight leak of grease
Both rear link arm inner bushes deteriorating
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm
Rear bump stops deteriorating
Rear tyres worn + feathered on inner edge
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
both front outer cv gaiters have a slight leak of grease
both rear arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated
both rear tyres feathered on inner edge
hight level stop light not working
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Both rear indicators discoloured
Both rear lower tie rod bushes starting to deteriorate
Both rear tyres starting to feather on edges
High level stop light not working
Offside rear bump stop deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear brakes slightly sticking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear brakes slightly sticking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OU53 LHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?
OU53 LHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is OU53 LHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for OU53 LHC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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