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LX53 SVO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 141,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slight damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,140 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 112,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 101,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 101,731 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,012 miles

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

air bag stays on

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 SVO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX53 SVO registered?

LX53 SVO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LX53 SVO safe to buy?

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