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LS53 MVK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,844 mi
Last recorded110,844 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 110,844 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 110,844 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,492 miles

blow at rear exhaust box

engine covers

n/s/f outer cv boot slight leak

rear tyres feathered & perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body wet due to weather

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,605 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 87,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside tread

Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,062 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,961 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)

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 MVK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

LS53 MVK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LS53 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 MVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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