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OV53 LYZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 113,543 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 113,543 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,703 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,482 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,601 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 52,601 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,202 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,558 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 LYZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 LYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV53 LYZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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