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OU53 LKD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,446 mi
Last recorded149,446 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant low

Fail 8 Sep 2021 142,266 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible lettering and reflective backing incomplete an (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

coolant low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,496 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 110,496 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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 20 Sep 2017 103,274 miles

e/m/l on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,014 miles

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,934 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 LKD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

OU53 LKD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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