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LR53 ASV

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ASV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,454 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 112,454 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,610 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,428 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 110,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,092 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2018 108,082 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,565 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,368 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn around inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,564 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn around inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 13 Jan 2014 82,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,890 miles

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 19 Jan 2011 52,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,080 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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LR53 ASV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 ASV, 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 LR53 ASV registered?

LR53 ASV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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