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LW53 ZRA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZRA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,648 miles

Coolant low level

Nearside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 150,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant low level

Nearside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 146,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs a bit worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake discs a bit worn

rear brake pads a bit worn

Fail 6 Sep 2013 134,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs a bit worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake discs a bit worn

rear brake pads a bit worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 121,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 107,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (bald)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,040 miles

nearside front cv gator split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,472 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,807 miles

oil level getting low

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 42,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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 ZRA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LW53 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

LW53 ZRA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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