CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR53 SXX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,468 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 76,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush substantial play in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush substantial play in front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,825 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment lighht is on

offside front outer door handle cover missing

wipers judder

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine managment lighht is on

offside front outer door handle cover missing

wipers judder

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,233 miles

Near side front wiper judders

Oil leak from top of engine

Service light showing on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,233 miles

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

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

Nail in Near side front tyre

Near side front wiper judders

Oil leak from top of engine

Service light showing on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,908 miles

very deep cut to near side front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2009 31,908 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

very deep cut to near side front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,065 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 16,051 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR53 SXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SXX, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 SXX?

You can check the full history of LR53 SXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR53 SXX registered?

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

Is LR53 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SXX shows 21 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.

Does LR53 SXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR53 SXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.