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OV53 LWK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,964 mi
Last recorded87,964 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 87,964 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 72,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 72,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,006 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 42,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2011 32,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 22,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,974 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,400 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 LWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OV53 LWK, 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 OV53 LWK registered?

OV53 LWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is OV53 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LWK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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