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LS53 ZLN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,489 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust emissions close to limits

rear shock covers losse

temp repairs on exhaust

Fail 20 Oct 2020 146,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

headlights cloudy

oil level low

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,182 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S & O/S Headlamps starting to deteriorate

N/S & O/S rear bump-stops starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 133,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S & O/S Headlamps starting to deteriorate

N/S & O/S rear bump-stops starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,174 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 121,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,705 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)

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,692 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder and cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,322 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,115 miles

both sides rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,199 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,388 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 4,633 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 ZLN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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