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LR53 KJV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 144,388 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / suspension & brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

Fail 8 May 2018 144,388 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-chassis / suspension & brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 141,748 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 126,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 115,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,169 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,688 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,966 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 KJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

LR53 KJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 KJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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