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LG53 RZN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,176 mi
Last recorded177,176 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 RZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 177,176 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 177,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 160,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2019 138,817 miles

Front Head lamps misted

Nearside Front Front wish bone bush has slight play

Rear Brake pads 3/4 worn

Rear Tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2018 131,098 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 131,060 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Offside front tyre slightly low on tread

Slightly exhaust blow

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,414 miles

Lights on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,191 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 54,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,811 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,796 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 34,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,588 miles

0/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight load leveling not working n/s

o/s/r tyre down to 2 mm

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,588 miles

0/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

headlight load leveling not working n/s

o/s/r tyre down to 2 mm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,116 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,553 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 26,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 25,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rears brake pads very low change them now

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 RZN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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