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LR53 AWW

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,477 mi
Last recorded129,477 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 129,477 miles

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

discs worn

Fail 20 May 2016 129,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 96,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,479 miles

offside rear tyre worn has cuts on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,316 miles

2 Nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,316 miles

2 Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2008 34,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,704 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 AWW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AWW, 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 AWW registered?

LR53 AWW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is LR53 AWW safe to buy?

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