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LT53 ZHC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,120 mi
Last recorded155,120 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 155,120 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 147,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,473 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 139,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 129,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 112,822 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 103,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,432 miles

coolant leak from radiater

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,432 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant leak from radiater

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,444 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,099 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear tyres, tread cracking.

radiator weeping coolant.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,931 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 ZHC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

LT53 ZHC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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