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MK53 LUR

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,188 mi
Last recorded172,188 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LUR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 172,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 166,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 161,792 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 161,761 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 152,844 miles

Rear brake discs slight corosion

Fail 3 Jan 2017 152,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs slight corosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,759 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 LUR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

MK53 LUR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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