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LT53 HWJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,286 mi
Last recorded175,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 175,286 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability N/S + O/S (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Bold On Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 163,865 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S + Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 155,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 150,054 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 138,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 138,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,502 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 130,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,870 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

battery connection loose

Pass 3 May 2011 102,712 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 May 2011 102,712 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,070 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,795 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 98,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Front numberplate slightly faded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Drivers door difficult to open

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LT53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT53 HWJ, 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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LT53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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