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LR53 JWK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,293 mi
Last recorded183,293 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 183,293 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 183,191 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 174,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 149,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,241 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 136,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,020 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,579 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,556 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

LR53 JWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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