MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor damage (1.1.9 (a) (i))
Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear seats down prohibiting seat belt inspection
Undertrays fitted obscureing some underbody components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine coolant and oil levels low
very small chips in windscreen
advise n/s/f tyre between 2-3mm on the edges
strong advise n/s/r tyre below 2mm on the edges close to the tread wear markers and getting perished
strong advise o/s/r tyre 2mm on the edges and close to the tread wear markers
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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LX53 SUO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 SUO, 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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LX53 SUO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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