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OU53 LSF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 144,677 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front top strut mount bearings noisey

Offside Rear osr shock absorber slightly leaking

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 132,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,481 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

engine lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,716 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,025 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,418 miles

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

front brake discs slightly cororded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly cororded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,463 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 80,643 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 73,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,230 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,661 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly worn.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,472 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 LSF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

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

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