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GL53 LGZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 145,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,485 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to near side outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cord on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 145,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Both front tyres worn close to cord

Pass 30 Nov 2016 135,346 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,208 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 18 Dec 2013 117,887 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,423 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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GL53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL53 LGZ, 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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GL53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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