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LS53 WFG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 WFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,504 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,943 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

chips in screen, engine management light on

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on. chips in screen

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,267 miles

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

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

centre Exhaust rusty

chips in screen

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,267 miles

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

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

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

centre Exhaust rusty

chips in screen

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 57,160 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chips in screen

Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,815 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,391 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,587 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 WFG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFG, 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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LS53 WFG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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