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LV53 FHD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,002 mi
Last recorded166,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 166,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 150,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 140,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 139,599 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge./ n/s outer cv gaiter weeping inner clip./

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,548 miles

o/s no plate light dim./ both outer cv gaiters weeping slightly./ n//sr tyre sidewall damage./ both lower arm front and rear bushs worn ./ slight binding n/s/f brake 21% front b inbalance./

Pass 21 Dec 2011 128,920 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit./ n/s/r bumpstop perishing./front wipers poor./

Fail 21 Dec 2011 128,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit./ n/s/r bumpstop perishing./front wipers poor./

Pass 23 Dec 2010 123,503 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 123,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 118,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on.

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

under floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,846 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 110,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 89,066 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FHD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

LV53 FHD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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