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OU53 LUH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,476 mi
Last recorded176,476 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 176,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 166,189 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 166,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 May 2015 160,335 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 30 Apr 2015 160,331 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 152,028 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2014 152,028 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,137 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,137 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,929 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 94,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,438 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,703 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)

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 LUH 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 64.7%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

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

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