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LT53 SXK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush/bracket assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush/bracket assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm,inner rear connection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm,inner rear connection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking/splitting on sidewalls

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,030 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,030 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,345 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear indicator bulbs fading in colour

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,028 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 58,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,373 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,373 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 14,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,549 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 SXK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

LT53 SXK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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