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LV53 AUJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 AUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,905 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 133,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 128,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,442 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,374 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,062 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,358 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,678 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 76,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,638 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 59,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,536 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,147 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,147 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,863 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre low on pressure nail in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,390 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,477 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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LV53 AUJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV53 AUJ, 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 LV53 AUJ registered?

LV53 AUJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LV53 AUJ safe to buy?

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