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OV53 LXO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,966 mi
Last recorded62,966 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,966 miles

bonnet strut is weak not holding up

front screen has a stone chip on the o/s

Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet strut is weak not holding up

front screen has a stone chip on the o/s

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,557 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,862 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,119 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 39,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,933 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 33,592 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,015 miles

airbag light on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,663 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 LXO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

OV53 LXO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is OV53 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LXO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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