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LS53 HFO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight knock from front suspension possible anti roll bar link ball joints

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91Y Michelin Primacy3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deep cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

slight knock from front suspension possible anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,044 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 138,275 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 138,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing damaged (does not effect function)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing damaged (does not effect function)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,416 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,284 miles

under body covers fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,670 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,059 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 HFO 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 82.6%.

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 LS53 HFO, 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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LS53 HFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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