MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR pads worn (previously binding?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Stretched tyres fitted
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))
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
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
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
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
Both front tyres showing sighns of wear
Bump stop worn on rear offside
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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 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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