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LT53 KUC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,309 miles

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion all over

Pass 17 Jan 2021 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2021 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 106,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 106,031 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 97,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 89,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,824 miles

nearside front and rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,640 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,253 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,467 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,349 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 KUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LT53 KUC, 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 KUC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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