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OU53 LLF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 127,526 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,526 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both front (8.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,894 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,489 miles

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

flatspot offside front wheel...

slight corrosion on rear discs...

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,707 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,333 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 LLF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

OU53 LLF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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