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BT53 LCZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminal loose as well as battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 126,413 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminal loose as well as battery (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,165 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 117,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 106,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,351 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,111 miles

both rear tyres perished and low tread

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,915 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,329 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,322 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,644 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,640 miles

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

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)

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

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,367 miles

OSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,477 miles

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

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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BT53 LCZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BT53 LCZ, 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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BT53 LCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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