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LV53 MLL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 59,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolent at minimum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,475 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Jan 2018 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished and showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,208 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside front tyre has signs of wear/cracking/seperation across the tread face

Nearside rear tyre has signs of wear/cracking/seperation across the tread face

Offside front tyre has signs of wear/cracking/seperation across the tread face

Offside rear tyre has signs of wear/cracking/seperation across the tread face

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,194 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2013 45,194 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,346 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 33,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,874 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 28,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 23,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,702 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to a bike in the back

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,440 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 MLL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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