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OV53 LXN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 161,421 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat has a child seat fitted ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 161,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat has a child seat fitted ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 152,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cat and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,351 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,293 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,874 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,839 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside coil spring broken Rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken Rear (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on amber

Exhaust joining clamp broken between centre and front sections

Steel coolant pipe behind radiator in engine bay slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,998 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 93,998 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,825 miles

engine fault light is on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,092 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 LXN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

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

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