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LS53 MLL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2024 96,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 93,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 86,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and it worn unevenly

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and it worn unevenly

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,508 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer wall & outer edge slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,621 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,621 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside front tyres cut on outer walls but not down to cord

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,938 miles

offside rear tyre cut and cracking on outer wall but not down to cord

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut and cracking on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,363 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,142 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 MLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

LS53 MLL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is LS53 MLL safe to buy?

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