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LD53 UGO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 77,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,629 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,940 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 38,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,452 miles

Front both

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,306 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 34,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 31,211 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,398 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 28,382 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 28,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,417 miles

airbag light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,120 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 14,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,525 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 11,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,853 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 UGO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UGO, 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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LD53 UGO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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