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OV53 LYU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 145,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 139,841 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 127,809 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Very slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 113,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,702 miles

205/55 x 16 Both front tyres heavily worn

Nearside mirror unserviceable

Offside front inner wing guard insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,700 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

205/55 x 16 Both front tyres heavily worn

Nearside mirror unserviceable

Offside front inner wing guard insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,490 miles

205/55 x 16

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear brake pads HEAVILY WORN

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,490 miles

205/55 x 16

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Rear brake pads HEAVILY WORN

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,727 miles

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2009 70,727 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,692 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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 LYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

OV53 LYU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is OV53 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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