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MK53 LUE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,056 mi
Last recorded132,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,056 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 132,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,047 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,410 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

small cuts on walls of offside front and rear tyres

Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

small cuts on walls of offside front and rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,387 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,320 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,485 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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MK53 LUE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MK53 LUE, 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 MK53 LUE registered?

MK53 LUE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is MK53 LUE safe to buy?

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