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LD53 VBX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,670 mi
Last recorded187,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 187,670 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 187,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 187,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 186,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 184,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 183,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 174,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill damage

Fail 21 Mar 2019 174,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside sill damage

Pass 23 Nov 2017 165,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2017 165,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 138,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 138,021 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Slight bind OSR brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,439 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,130 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Oct 2010 105,715 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2010 105,715 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,388 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 92,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,571 miles

front pads low front discs worn / rear discs worn rear pads low / wiper smearing

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 VBX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

LD53 VBX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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