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LD53 DFO

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,013 mi
Last recorded121,013 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,013 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and side wall split 225/40/18Y

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,362 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,882 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,401 miles

COOLANT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18W

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,401 miles

COOLANT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 225/40/18W

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,931 miles

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

2X SCREWS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/40/18W

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,172 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

3X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/40/18Y

Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

3X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/40/18Y

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake warning light on dash

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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LD53 DFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LD53 DFO, 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 LD53 DFO registered?

LD53 DFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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