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LM53 JKF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,575 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,575 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,773 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 79,712 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive dense blue smoke at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,678 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 68,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,922 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 66,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,908 miles

n/s/front tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,040 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Fail 17 Nov 2015 59,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,793 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 48,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,323 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,088 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,085 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,087 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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LM53 JKF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LM53 JKF, 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 LM53 JKF registered?

LM53 JKF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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