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OV53 LXR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 139,643 miles

n/s door seal damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2019 139,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s door seal damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 125,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 115,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,595 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,021 miles

Air bag light indicates fault

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,487 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,615 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,175 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 LXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

Is OV53 LXR safe to buy?

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