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LX53 SUH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,012 mi
Last recorded173,012 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 173,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 171,487 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 150,439 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 146,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 132,987 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 132,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,321 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT AT INNER CLIP

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,168 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,848 miles

both front tyres cracking on thread

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,215 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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LX53 SUH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX53 SUH, 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 LX53 SUH registered?

LX53 SUH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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