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LR53 ODC

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ODC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 108,679 miles

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

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

belly pan and floor covers fitted

coolant below minimum mark

headlight patterns a little fuzzy

Fail 5 Feb 2026 108,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction deleted intermittent codes only 16814,18354,18032,18575,18322. If light comes back on further diagnostic would be required (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

belly pan and floor covers fitted

coolant below minimum mark

headlight patterns a little fuzzy

Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively @ LIMIT SO WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON? (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f lower wing corroded but still secure and no sharp edge

Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,913 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 96,176 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp has no patten

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,403 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 93,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 92,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,451 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,835 miles

off side and near side front tyres inner sligly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,899 miles

rear braeks noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 20,321 miles

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

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

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 ODC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 ODC registered?

LR53 ODC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is LR53 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 ODC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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