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OV53 LXF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,313 mi
Last recorded128,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,313 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2021 120,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 120,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 111,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber damaged but not insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,976 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,976 miles

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,867 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 89,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,845 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,845 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,450 miles

front right brake hose bracket missing temp repair carried out

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,185 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 LXF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

OV53 LXF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is OV53 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LXF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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