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LS53 HFH

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,467 miles

Rear slight brake bind

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,666 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 124,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,710 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,654 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o,s,r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o,s,r tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2013 73,997 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,989 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 58,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,168 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

osf tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,823 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,163 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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LS53 HFH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS53 HFH, 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 LS53 HFH registered?

LS53 HFH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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