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OV53 LWM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,515 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f cv boot weep

o/s/f int and exterior door release handles sticking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 114,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no focal pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/f cv boot weep

n/s/r tyre nailed treads

o/s/f int and exterior door release handles sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,701 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 108,700 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust clamp rusted through

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2012 103,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,784 miles

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,564 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,464 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,464 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LWM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

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