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LD53 NBZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,215 mi
Last recorded142,215 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 NBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 142,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 125,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,510 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,007 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre worn down to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre worn down to the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,689 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lanp on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2009 55,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 55,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 50,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,324 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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LD53 NBZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 LD53 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

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

Is LD53 NBZ safe to buy?

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