MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber cover damaged
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)
Rear both rear shock absorber covers loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front shock absorber cover damaged
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)
Rear both rear shock absorber covers loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn
Offside Front Inner tyre worn
Rear subframe and components slight corrosion
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner tyre worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner tyre worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear subframe and components slight corrosion
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge (3mm)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge (3mm)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake Discs Poor Condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 MKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue 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 LS53 MKV, 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 MKV registered?
LS53 MKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is LS53 MKV safe to buy?
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