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OV53 LWX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,548 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,548 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,372 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,870 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,867 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2011 38,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,634 miles

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

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

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,533 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,667 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 LWX 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

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

Is OV53 LWX safe to buy?

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