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LT53 KTV

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,892 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s/r disc worn and overheated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,075 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low in the centre

noisey steering

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low in the centre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,877 miles

noise from power steering motor

some corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,972 miles

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

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

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 37,718 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,397 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 KTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LT53 KTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 KTV registered?

LT53 KTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is LT53 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 KTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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