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MC53 LGK

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

15,798 mi
Last recorded15,798 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 15,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 157,648 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,539 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 152,367 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 1,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 149,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 146,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 141,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,808 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 133,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,260 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 106,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,732 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,298 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,298 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,040 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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MC53 LGK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MC53 LGK, 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 MC53 LGK registered?

MC53 LGK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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