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LT53 UZN

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 143,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,545 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2018 135,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre getting low. 2.1mm

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover perrished.

o/s door mirror dammaged.

o/s/f tyre getting low. 2.2mm

Fail 28 Aug 2013 101,200 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

front brake discs lipped.

n/s/f tyre getting low. 2.1mm

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover perrished.

o/s door mirror dammaged.

o/s/f tyre getting low. 2.2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,408 miles

Theres a warning light which is on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,305 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,422 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,904 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 UZN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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