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LS53 VSZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,559 mi
Last recorded124,559 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 124,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2012 120,009 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 19,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,884 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 109,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 86,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,808 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 VSZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

LS53 VSZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is LS53 VSZ safe to buy?

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