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LV53 MKN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,544 mi
Last recorded128,544 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,544 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,643 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside and nearside rear tyres misshaped

Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,613 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,860 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,391 miles

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,391 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steel brake pipes under plastic floor trays not visible

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,280 miles

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

steel brake pipes under plastic floor trays not visible

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,265 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,232 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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 MKN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MKN, 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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LV53 MKN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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