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LW53 ZNH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,958 mi
Last recorded55,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZNH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,958 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2020 55,958 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 51,122 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,656 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 43,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,161 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 25,998 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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LW53 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW53 ZNH, 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 LW53 ZNH registered?

LW53 ZNH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LW53 ZNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 ZNH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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