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LD53 UGW

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,002 mi
Last recorded111,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,002 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,614 miles

centre exhaust clamp has corrosion ready to burst

Fail 1 Dec 2023 107,606 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock abs covers deteroirated

centre exhaust clamp has corrosion ready to burst

Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,335 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arm bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arm bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,489 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 103,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of being over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 100,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front drop link boots burst

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,460 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front drop link boots burst

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,728 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,213 miles

both rear brake flexi perished

both rear shock absorber dist cover s deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 87,175 miles

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)

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

Offside rear brake binding plus rear pads wearing thin (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,340 miles

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

management light staying on

unable to rev vehicle above 3000rpm for smoke meter to detect

Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,853 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front axle tyre size 225/45/17 rear axle size 245/45/17

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,992 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,352 miles

rear tyres tread beginning to feather slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,448 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 UGW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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