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LG53 KLC

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,329 mi
Last recorded174,329 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 KLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 174,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 174,173 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2014 167,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

cooling fan constantly running

cut in osf tyre side wall no cords

exhaust heat sheild loose and sitting on the rear exhaust box

judder throught the clutch pedal possible duel mass flywheel

osf door handle cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 167,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

cooling fan constantly running

cut in osf tyre side wall no cords

exhaust heat sheild loose and sitting on the rear exhaust box

judder throught the clutch pedal possible duel mass flywheel

osf door handle cover missing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 155,206 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,500 miles

Nearside rear indicator/hazard bulb losing it's 'yellowness'

Oil level showing approx.1/2 on dipstick

Rear seats not accessable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 134,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear indicator/hazard bulb losing it's 'yellowness'

Oil level showing approx.1/2 on dipstick

Rear seats not accessable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,421 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 91,380 miles

Airbag warning light activated

Bonnet release catch sticking open

Fail 5 May 2009 91,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Airbag warning light activated

Bonnet release catch sticking open

Left front disc caliper sticking giving large inbalance figure (see Axle 1 Service Brake Graph/Report)

Pass 14 May 2007 58,059 miles

front and rear number plates poor

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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LG53 KLC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG53 KLC, 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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LG53 KLC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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