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LC53 SZD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,623 mi
Last recorded174,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 174,623 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 8 Jan 2016 170,246 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm 225/45/17W

Pass 7 Jan 2015 160,715 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 160,715 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)

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 149,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 149,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2.8mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 225/45/17W

offside rear tyre on 2.8mm

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,013 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 102,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,971 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on stepped tread

Fail 13 Jan 2010 86,971 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 rear tyre wearing low on stepped tread

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undershields fitted-restricting examination of underside

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,678 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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LC53 SZD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC53 SZD, 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 LC53 SZD registered?

LC53 SZD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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