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LV53 MKD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,898 mi
Last recorded186,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 186,898 miles

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WASHERS POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 186,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS SHOWING (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE, AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WASHERS POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 169,683 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 169,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light indicates a fault

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,406 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 143,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,314 miles

brake discs poor condition n/s rear slight judder

Fail 11 Apr 2012 122,314 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs poor condition n/s rear slight judder

Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,025 miles

engine fault light on. front number plate damaged.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 118,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine fault light on. front number plate damaged.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,208 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,203 miles

small chips in screen. fan noise.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 88,198 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

small chips in screen. fan noise.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 MKD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

LV53 MKD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LV53 MKD safe to buy?

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