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LV53 LGA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,923 mi
Last recorded152,923 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 LGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,309 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 145,309 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,441 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,133 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,933 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,620 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 69,620 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 55,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,320 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,606 miles

engine & body trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,809 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 LGA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

LV53 LGA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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