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OU53 LNM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,177 mi
Last recorded156,177 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,177 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 132,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 122,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 113,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,670 miles

advise wind screen cracked, not in swept area

Pass 14 May 2010 63,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,378 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,628 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 LNM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

OU53 LNM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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