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OU53 LRA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 121,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,857 miles

under trays fitted under body

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,874 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2014 110,874 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 106,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,361 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,361 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,109 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,109 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,097 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 LRA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

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

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