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OV53 LWE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,592 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated limited life - heat shield loose rear (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres - weathered and cracking x 2

Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,592 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated limited life - heat shield loose rear (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres - weathered and cracking x 2

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,348 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,404 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,751 miles

nearside front tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,113 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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OV53 LWE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV53 LWE, 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 OV53 LWE registered?

OV53 LWE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 LWE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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