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AV53 LBL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 133,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached One bolt missing. One not tightened. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Tie bar, inner mounting. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses fouling the suspension on full steering lock.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever not on stop.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 128,985 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 116,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,159 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,159 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate covered with camera (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,993 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 94,993 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,254 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,254 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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,679 miles

boot has load assets

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

boot has load assets

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,411 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)

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,377 miles

slight damage to front numberplate

slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector

wipers smearing slightly/screen very dirty

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,376 miles

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

offside rear tyre is punctured/nail near to shoulder]

slight damage to front numberplate

slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector

some uneven wear on nearside rear tyre tread

wipers smearing slightly/screen very dirty

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,603 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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AV53 LBL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV53 LBL, 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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AV53 LBL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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