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OV53 LZP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 112,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,772 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,650 miles

1.slight binding on o/s/r brake 2.o/s/r brake pads wearing low 3.o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,650 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

1.slight binding on o/s/r brake 2.o/s/r brake pads wearing low 3.o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil springs corroded

oil level low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,612 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 54,610 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,014 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 LZP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV53 LZP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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