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OU53 LRN

2003 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,731 mi
Last recorded168,731 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LRN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 168,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR pads worn (previously binding?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stretched tyres fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 168,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stretched tyres fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR pads worn (previously binding?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 163,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

Fail 22 Aug 2017 163,820 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control trim under wheel arch (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control under wheel arch (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 140,184 miles

Both front tyres showing sighns of wear

Bump stop worn on rear offside

Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,700 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 124,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,153 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 107,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 93,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,855 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,109 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 45,109 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,140 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,341 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 LRN is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

OU53 LRN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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