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LG53 RZF

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 RZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 50,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,424 miles

n/s/f disc slightly worn

n/s/f+o/s/f suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f disc slightly worn

n/s/f+o/s/f suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 39,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

seat belt covers missing

Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

seabelt covers missingn/s/f c/rear

Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,257 miles

some judder on both front brakes

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,257 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres getting close to limit

some judder on both front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,480 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 22,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 RZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZF, 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 LG53 RZF registered?

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

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