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OV53 LWT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,394 mi
Last recorded144,394 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 144,394 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 142,344 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 142,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,055 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 140,053 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,826 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre seatbelt buckle stop missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,065 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,587 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,806 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 LWT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

OV53 LWT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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