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LN53 SVU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,374 mi
Last recorded94,374 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,670 miles

Traction control light on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,410 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,415 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,405 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,144 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,665 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,507 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 24,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,334 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 SVU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN53 SVU registered?

LN53 SVU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LN53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 SVU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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