MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions elevated but within prescribed limits
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF subframe rear mounting bushes degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2.5mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded close to union with NSR flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF dipped beam pattern poor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre uneven wear pattern, slightly flat-spotted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, OSR low
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill slighly deformed in area below C Post (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Engine oil on minimum indicated level on dipstick
Exhaust emissions elevated but within prescribed limits
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF subframe rear mounting bushes degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2.5mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded close to union with NSR flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror reflective surface degraded (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre uneven wear pattern, slightly flat-spotted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill slighly deformed in area below C Post (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear NSR and OSR parking brake fluctuation
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear brake discs corroded
center exhaust clamp corroded & weak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear brake discs corroded
center exhaust clamp corroded & weak
Central exhaust clamp corroded & broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front head light beam pattern weak
Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre split on inner edge
both rear brake discs corroded & worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Central exhaust clamp corroded & broken
Front exhaust pipe support bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front head light beam pattern weak
Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre split on inner edge
both rear brake discs corroded & worn
Centre exhaust bracket insecure
N/S headlamp dim
N/S/R tyre on the legal limit and tread worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Track rod has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges and close to the legal limit
Offside Front outer brake pad low and disc worn
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre exhaust bracket insecure
N/S headlamp dim
N/S/R tyre on the legal limit and tread worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges and close to the legal limit
Offside Front outer brake pad low and disc worn
inner end of near side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease
near side head light lens deteriorating and adversely affecting light image
off side rear brake binding slightly
rear screen washer not working
rear wiper blade splitting
Centre exhaust bracket broken off exhaust but still fully supporting exhaust.
Near side rear and off side rear indicator, near side and off side indicator side repeaters loosing amber colour.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust bracket corroded and in poor condition but still fully supporting exhaust.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre exhaust bracket corroded and in poor condition but still fully supporting exhaust.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre bald inner tread
o/s/r brake disc poor condition
rear brake pipes corroded
rear disc corroded on outer braking face
spare tyre below 1.6mm
spare tyre/wheel fitted to o/s/f
o/s/f tyre bald inner tread
o/s/r brake disc poor condition
rear brake pipes corroded
rear disc corroded on outer braking face
spare tyre below 1.6mm
spare tyre/wheel fitted to o/s/f
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded
Tyres generally worn low
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LR53 BFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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