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OU53 LHZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,470 mi
Last recorded108,470 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 102,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 95,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 95,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 95,852 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded advice replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,829 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,818 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,401 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 46,401 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,857 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,497 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,571 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 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

OU53 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is OU53 LHZ safe to buy?

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