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LR53 PUO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,727 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 77,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,084 miles

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

Lower engine stabilizer bush starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cut

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

Nearside twin washer jet blocked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cut

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2015 61,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower engine stabilizer bush starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cut

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

Nearside twin washer jet blocked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cut

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,073 miles

slight damage to front number plate (but not likely to be misread)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to front number plate (but not likely to be misread)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN AND SPLIT

Fail 20 Sep 2012 48,119 miles

Offside Outer 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN AND SPLIT

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,830 miles

front number plate cracked

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front suspension arm inner rear bushes showing signs of wair

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes wearing + splitting

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

Fail 8 Oct 2010 37,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes wearing + splitting

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,261 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

TO REAR TYRES WOON TO 2MM

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,645 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in tread patterns

n/s/r tyre getting down to wear marks

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,858 miles

both rear tyres cut

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PUO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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