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LR53 BHA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,986 mi
Last recorded154,986 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 154,786 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 148,460 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 148,460 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 141,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer slight damage

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 117,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,033 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,921 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,196 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,083 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side front tyre has a cut in it. not down to cords

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,561 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 BHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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