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OU53 LVD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,195 mi
Last recorded150,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 150,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 141,030 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 141,024 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,167 miles

front disks

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 81,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,519 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,326 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,459 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 LVD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

OU53 LVD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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