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LR53 SXW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,050 mi
Last recorded172,050 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 172,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 168,310 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 168,310 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 155,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 139,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,130 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 130,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,263 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 114,263 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

offside front and rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,209 miles

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

both front tyre treads starting to crack

nearside rear wing liner missing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,209 miles

both front tyre treads starting to crack

nearside rear wing liner missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,208 miles

front tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,690 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 SXW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

LR53 SXW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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