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LV53 LHZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 LHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,905 miles

cuts to all sidewalls o tyres

Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cuts to all sidewalls o tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2013 61,216 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,683 miles

off side front inner wing guard insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,943 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 May 2007 13,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,442 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 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

LV53 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LV53 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 LHZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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