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OU53 LHN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,366 mi
Last recorded130,366 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 130,366 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 122,960 miles

front inner pads low in carriers

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre approx 2.5 mm

Fail 26 Apr 2012 122,960 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner pads low in carriers

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre approx 2.5 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,122 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes slight wear

Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,158 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,997 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 LHN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

OU53 LHN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is OU53 LHN safe to buy?

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