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OV53 LYH

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,131 mi
Last recorded169,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 169,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 142,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,552 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light stay on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,794 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,532 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,529 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,082 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,992 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2007 17,992 miles

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

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,982 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 LYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

OV53 LYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OV53 LYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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