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OV53 LXJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,625 mi
Last recorded138,625 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 8 Jan 2015 132,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 114,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 114,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,271 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 110,271 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 103,258 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted,o/s door mirror,n/s door trim,

Fail 30 Dec 2009 103,258 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted,o/s door mirror,n/s door trim,

Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,333 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 91,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 78,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,521 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/e tyre starting to approach limit on inside edge

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 LXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

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