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LR53 AXH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,080 mi
Last recorded32,080 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 32,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 32,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 31,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion to subframes front and rear

Pass 20 Dec 2023 31,245 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 30,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,534 miles

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater bulb showing white in colour. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,134 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,402 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 19,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,918 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,296 miles

major oil leak around engine compartment area

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,106 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 AXH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

LR53 AXH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LR53 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 AXH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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