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LV53 VCU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 145,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 15 Mar 2014 145,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 15 Mar 2013 138,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 138,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 137,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 132,916 miles

Engine management light on during test

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

Front brake discs very worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake discs very worn

Fail 22 Jun 2012 132,514 miles

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

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

Engine management light on during test

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

Front brake discs very worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake discs very worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,131 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

E M L on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 74,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,267 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R GETTING CLOSE TO LEGALL LIMIT

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,135 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 VCU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

LV53 VCU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is LV53 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VCU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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