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LN53 SPZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,389 mi
Last recorded130,389 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,389 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear getting low

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre low tred inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tred inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 124,327 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre low tred inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tred inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,554 miles

Bonnet stiff to release.

Engine oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,683 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,683 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,865 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,865 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,393 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,338 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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LN53 SPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN53 SPZ, 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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LN53 SPZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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