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LS53 OKV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,233 mi
Last recorded44,233 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 44,233 miles

vehicle has been cover with under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central ferrule at mounting point (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,493 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General heavy surface rust on suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 42,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General heavy surface rust on suspension components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2018 41,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferule where mounted on hub (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferule where mounted on hub (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 40,490 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle requires road test with decellerometer, not done due to fuel leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split have put yellow tape where the split is (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter next to fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferule where mounted on hub (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferule where mounted on hub (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,824 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 34,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

LS53 OKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is LS53 OKV safe to buy?

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