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OV53 LWZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,222 mi
Last recorded58,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,337 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 55,320 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,903 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2018 51,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,991 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,985 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,545 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 42,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers rear tyre perished

front tyres worn to 3mm

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,147 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,987 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 LWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is OV53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LWZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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