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OV53 LZT

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,525 miles

CANNOT SEE REAR INNER PADS SUSPECT NEARSIDE INNER PAD LOW

Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CANNOT SEE REAR INNER PADS SUSPECT NEARSIDE INNER PAD LOW

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,117 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,262 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 56,068 miles

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

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,440 miles

n/s wing mirror glass damaged but not reducing view to rear

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread but not exposing cord

Fail 29 Oct 2014 49,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s wing mirror glass damaged but not reducing view to rear

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread but not exposing cord

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,293 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,205 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,975 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,975 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,000 miles

perish marks on rear tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,691 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 LZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

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

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