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LT53 UZW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,094 mi
Last recorded151,094 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 UZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 151,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,516 miles

Nearside Lower sill corroded

Offside Lower sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,944 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 136,452 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Feb 2014 104,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,148 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,340 miles

Brake warning light displayed on dash

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Slight wear on front + rear brake disc's

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,337 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning light displayed on dash

Emissions not tested

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Slight wear on front + rear brake disc's

Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 29 Dec 2010 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,341 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 24,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 UZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

LT53 UZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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