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LR53 BFK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,860 mi
Last recorded133,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 133,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,069 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limmet

both front tyre worn on inner edges & have some cuts on side

Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,552 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 114,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,148 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,231 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread also worn un-evenly

Pass 31 Jul 2010 62,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,337 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,022 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 BFK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

LR53 BFK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 BFK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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