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LV53 FFU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 153,505 miles

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

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

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

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing low at inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside front (2.4.C.1b)

engine covered in oil

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2015 149,230 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

grease around both front C.V. gaitors

nail in nearside rear tyre and sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn more on nearside rear then on the offside rear

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,152 miles

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

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

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

both main beam bulbs are incorrect colour

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

Fail 9 Jan 2012 126,152 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

both main beam bulbs are incorrect colour

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside cv boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,034 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,201 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 FFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

LV53 FFU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is LV53 FFU safe to buy?

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