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LT53 UZR

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,473 mi
Last recorded144,473 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 141,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 131,542 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 131,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

traction control warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 118,070 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,379 miles

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

offside front tyre a nail and inner tread feathered

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,379 miles

offside front tyre a nail and inner tread feathered

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf manifold exhaust - screw missing from holder

nsf tyre - cut on the outer shoulder, worn inner wall.

nsr tyre - 3 nails

osf tyre - worn inner shoulder

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,579 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 41,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,750 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 UZR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UZR, 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 UZR registered?

LT53 UZR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 UZR shows 15 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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