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LT53 SXB

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,699 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 16 Dec 2017 78,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,497 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine managment light on dash

Fail 17 Dec 2016 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine managment light on dash

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,375 miles

Engine management warning light is on dash.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 60,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning light is on dash.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 45,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,888 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,471 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 14,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,036 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,412 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,408 miles

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

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 SXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

LT53 SXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 SXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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