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LR53 GXV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 69,656 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,514 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 42,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,703 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,891 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 9,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,667 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 GXV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

LR53 GXV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LR53 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 GXV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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