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LV53 LHO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 138,105 miles

NSF and OSF upper strut-top mountngs and suspension arm bushes have slight play

NSR indicator slightly discoloured

OSF outer CV boot has a temp repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2022 138,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

NSF and OSF upper strut-top mountngs and suspension arm bushes have slight play

NSR indicator slightly discoloured

OSF outer CV boot has a temp repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front head lamps cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,393 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 58,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,765 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,132 miles

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

n/s/f bumper marked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 44,535 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,522 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 LHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

LV53 LHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LV53 LHO safe to buy?

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