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LR53 AVV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 133,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 127,888 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner walls perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped and wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion forming on suspension and rear subframe

Fail 8 May 2018 127,888 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner walls perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped and wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion forming on suspension and rear subframe

Pass 14 Feb 2017 118,333 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,480 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 107,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,960 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,960 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,197 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,189 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2010 73,545 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 73,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 63,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,379 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 AVV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LR53 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

LR53 AVV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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