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LR53 WCV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 128,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 123,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,626 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 115,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 70,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,588 miles

Passenger and drivers windows tinted unable to test percentage rate.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,588 miles

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

Passenger and drivers windows tinted unable to test percentage rate.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,001 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 WCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

LR53 WCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LR53 WCV safe to buy?

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