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OV53 LZJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,649 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,661 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,319 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 116,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 103,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 90,663 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,092 miles

vehicle fitted with undertray covering brake lines and fuel lines

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,614 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 55,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

Is OV53 LZJ safe to buy?

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