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LS53 MKV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,638 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 136,638 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,991 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,991 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,032 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 128,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,240 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 122,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Rear subframe and components slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,600 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,945 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,198 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 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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