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LT53 HWM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,927 mi
Last recorded100,927 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,927 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,812 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,789 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,443 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 71,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,643 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

traction control light on dash

Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can not check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

display on dash showing that front bonnet is open

engine light showing a fault

traction control light on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated

Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,067 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks in between tread pattern.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,077 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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LT53 HWM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LT53 HWM, 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 LT53 HWM registered?

LT53 HWM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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