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OV53 LWN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,297 mi
Last recorded123,297 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 123,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 64,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 40,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,745 miles

E.M.L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Oct 2012 33,745 miles

E.M.L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,248 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,628 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 LWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

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

Is OV53 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LWN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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