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LD53 UGP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,509 mi
Last recorded38,509 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,700 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 37,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,282 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 1 Oct 2014 33,613 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 32,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,899 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 17,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,075 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 UGP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

LD53 UGP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 November 2003.

Is LD53 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 UGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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