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LV53 AUA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 AUA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 111,432 miles

centre mirror missing

front and rear brake discs deteriated

Fail 15 May 2017 111,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre mirror missing

front and rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,942 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,684 miles

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

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

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

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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LV53 AUA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV53 AUA, 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 LV53 AUA registered?

LV53 AUA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LV53 AUA safe to buy?

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