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LT53 SXN

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,216 mi
Last recorded146,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,216 miles

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT WONT OPEN

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 146,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT WONT OPEN

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 141,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,257 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 129,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside wing mirror

internal headlight adjuster inoperative

Fail 17 Jun 2014 129,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside wing mirror

damage to rear bumper

eml on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

internal headlight adjuster inoperative

whine coming from bottom end

Pass 15 May 2013 114,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 114,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 107,784 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,659 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 89,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,011 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,671 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 SXN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

LT53 SXN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LT53 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 SXN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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