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LV53 CZE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,977 mi
Last recorded122,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 CZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,147 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,537 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,752 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,060 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers slightly damaged. Offside rear tyre inner edge worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,078 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyre wear uneven

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,367 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 58,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,768 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,621 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

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 CZE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CZE, 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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LV53 CZE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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