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OU53 LRV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

236,190 mi
Last recorded236,190 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 236,190 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 233,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 228,172 miles

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Fail 6 Sep 2021 228,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 28 Sep 2020 224,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 219,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 219,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 211,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 202,167 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 187,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 172,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 158,257 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 158,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2013 140,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 126,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shocker sheilds loose both sides

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,618 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

adcise nsf tyre worn to 3.1.6.3 mm and outter tyre wall damaged

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 LRV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 LRV registered?

OU53 LRV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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