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OV53 LXM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,427 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 126,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,967 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,437 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 121,297 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front top ball joint gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 105,149 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,633 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,014 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 LXM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

OV53 LXM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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