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LV53 KSX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,220 mi
Last recorded82,220 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 82,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,117 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 81,110 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 77,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,826 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch doesn't come back

ofside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,758 miles

ofside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

bonnet catch doesn't come back

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,458 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

one of nearside washer jets fail to hit screen

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,829 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 KSX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 KSX registered?

LV53 KSX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is LV53 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 KSX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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