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OV53 LXL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 133,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,313 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 132,313 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,467 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,418 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

coolant slightly low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,267 miles

front bumper heavily damaged

small oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,111 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,111 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,508 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,508 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under car covering some testerbul items

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,566 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 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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