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OV53 LZB

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 107,489 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 93,499 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 93,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 87,035 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 78,834 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 78,834 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.o/s/f brake leads.

n/s/f brake disc inner face scored & slightly worn.

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes are binding.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.o/s/f brake leads.

n/s/f brake disc inner face scored & slightly worn.

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes are binding.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,053 miles

slight drag from rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2009 45,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight drag from rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,388 miles

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

center brake not in good working order

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,388 miles

center brake not in good working order

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,088 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 LZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

OV53 LZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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