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LC53 ZTX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,725 mi
Last recorded145,725 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 145,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 145,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 136,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 136,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,626 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,277 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 ZTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

LC53 ZTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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