MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and nearside rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and nearside rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust downpipe to centre section sleeve heavily corroded and slight leak of gases evident but not affecting the lambda reading for the emissions test
exhaust system corroded
nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the light output
nearside and offside rear shock absorber surrounds deteriorated and insecure
nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion to various components
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit on inner and outer tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and nearside rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and nearside rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
bonnet catch stiff in operation but functions as intended advise attention
engine oil level low checked for vehicle emission test purposes
exhaust downpipe to centre section sleeve heavily corroded and slight leak of gases evident but not affecting the lambda reading for the emissions test
exhaust system corroded
nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the light output
nearside and offside rear shock absorber surrounds deteriorated and insecure
nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion to various components
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
both rear tyres slightly worn inner edges
coolant slightly low
front bumper heavily damaged
small oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
plastic covers under car covering some testerbul items
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 LXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LXL, 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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OV53 LXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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