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LR53 BFJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,153 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,928 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 99,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 99,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,402 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 14 Apr 2016 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,884 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,557 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,431 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,554 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,898 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 BFJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BFJ, 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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LR53 BFJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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