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LV53 DCE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,029 mi
Last recorded130,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,029 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and sidewall deteriating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 124,315 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and sidewall deteriating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 117,829 miles

advise nearside front tyre cuts to outer wall.

advise offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 2 May 2016 117,829 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre cuts to outer wall.

advise offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 110,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 101,850 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 85,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight gauge on outer wall

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perrished in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,451 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)

rear brake disc worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,450 miles

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

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)

rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,589 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,335 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 DCE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DCE, 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 DCE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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