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LB53 GFZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front smell of diesel, no obvious signs of leaks. within engine bay near fuel filter housing assembly.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 135,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front smell of diesel, no obvious signs of leaks. within engine bay near fuel filter housing assembly.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,076 miles

front windscreen has a small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,502 miles

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

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

front windscreen has a small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,300 miles

both rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges ok at time of testing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,851 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,851 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,061 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,123 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 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GFZ, 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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LB53 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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