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OU53 LTK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,715 mi
Last recorded191,715 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 191,715 miles

Offside Front lower door corroded

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

brake pads warning light on

corrosion on rear axle

oil leak

rear axle front bushes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2018 191,714 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components inner wheel arch cover (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lower door corroded

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

brake pads warning light on

corrosion on rear axle

oil leak

rear axle front bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,613 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 184,613 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 173,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 173,246 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 157,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front coil spring deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 69,382 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,695 miles

slight roughness in the steering mechanism.

Pass 2 May 2007 36,793 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 LTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

OU53 LTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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