MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stonechip (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
n/s rear tyre close to limit due to wearing on inner edge
poor pattern to n/s headlamp on dip
unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s rear tyre close to limit due to wearing on inner edge
poor pattern to n/s headlamp on dip
unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plate backings deteriorating
osr quarter panal dented
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREADS SMALL CRACKS ON TREADS
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OU53 LOD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?
OU53 LOD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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