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LV53 FDG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,507 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 96,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,864 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,315 miles

Both rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 29 Jan 2012 79,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,041 miles

nearside front tyre has chunk out of sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,836 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FDG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

LV53 FDG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is LV53 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 FDG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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