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OV53 LYW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,384 mi
Last recorded131,384 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,384 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 131,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 155,035 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 155,035 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 130,299 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 128,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,433 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,723 miles

o/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 19 Nov 2013 119,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slight blow from front

Pass 6 Dec 2012 114,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,390 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,434 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 LYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

OV53 LYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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