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MF53 LKJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,311 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2017 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,928 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,737 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front screen cracked

nearside front washer jet blocked

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,967 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads worn low, to be rechecked in 60 days

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,967 miles

rear brake pads worn low, to be rechecked in 60 days

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pads worn low, to be rechecked in 60 days

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,994 miles

brake pads low all round replace soon as possible

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,165 miles

front brake pads to be re checked within 4000 miles

prior mot front drop links fitted and alignment adjusted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,083 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,450 miles

brake lieings to be checked all round.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,665 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 61,506 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MF53 LKJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF53 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

MF53 LKJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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