MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn ratchet a little bit rough to operate (3.1.5)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn ratchet a little bit rough to operate (3.1.5)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
plastic covers fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine management lamp on.
Nearside front cv boot area damp.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF53 LJA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MF53 LJA, 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 MF53 LJA registered?
MF53 LJA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MF53 LJA safe to buy?
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