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OU53 LLP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,719 mi
Last recorded133,719 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,498 miles

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

both front position lamps dull.

brake warning lamp on.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 128,018 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels 1 bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 125,620 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 125,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,506 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,224 miles

OSF tyre tread low at shoulders.

OSR tyre tread heavily worn at outer shoulder,perishing between tread and pressure slightly low.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,286 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 51,286 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 42,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,480 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LLP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLP, 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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OU53 LLP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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