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LB53 BKX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 BKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 135,001 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 122,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mount ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake hoses starting to split slightly

n/s/r tyre tread starting to split slightly

registration plates deteriorating slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2016 122,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav mount ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake hoses starting to split slightly

n/s/r tyre tread starting to split slightly

registration plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,753 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R/springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

W/screen cracked but not impeeding drivers view

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped slightly

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,293 miles

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,015 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2008 44,015 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,217 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and has nails (2) in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,216 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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LB53 BKX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LB53 BKX, 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 LB53 BKX registered?

LB53 BKX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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