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LV53 LFU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 LFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r seatbelt retracting slower than the rest

Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r seatbelt retracting slower than the rest

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,093 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch liner. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,839 miles

Undershields fitted restricting inspection of the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 23 May 2018 61,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,438 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 LFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

LV53 LFU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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