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LS53 MVZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,620 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Jul 2016 100,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,520 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,099 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,992 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,992 miles

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

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,087 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,794 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 MVZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 MVZ registered?

LS53 MVZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LS53 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 MVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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