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OV53 LYY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,565 mi
Last recorded80,565 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2013 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,103 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,423 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,423 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,049 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,369 miles

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

knock to front suspension

Pass 2 May 2008 42,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,613 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 LYY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

Is OV53 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LYY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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