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OU53 LHM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,311 mi
Last recorded198,311 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 198,311 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 186,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 175,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 164,481 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 164,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 156,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 147,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 135,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,618 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,618 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,840 miles

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

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

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

dipped beam o/s/f adjusted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,189 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 68,979 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,723 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 LHM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

OU53 LHM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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