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OU53 LPN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,288 mi
Last recorded154,288 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 154,288 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt receiver shroud missing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 154,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one of five (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one of five (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one of five (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one of ive (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt receiver shroud missing

Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 146,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,741 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,834 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 126,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 106,030 miles

cut in nearside tyre not to cords

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 81,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,721 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 LPN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

OU53 LPN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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