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MK53 LVT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 164,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 164,763 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 147,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,098 miles

Engine warning light on.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 121,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine warning light on.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,802 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear of engine undershield insecure.

Windscreen chip near limit.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front number plate starting to discolour.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear of engine undershield insecure.

Windscreen chip near limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,322 miles

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE offside front tyre inner shoulder worn and also nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.2mm

STRONGLY ADVISE rear brake discs slightly worn advise rear brake pads unable to see rear inner brake pads.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE offside front tyre inner shoulder worn and also nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.2mm

STRONGLY ADVISE rear brake discs slightly worn advise rear brake pads unable to see rear inner brake pads.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,839 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 LVT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVT, 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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MK53 LVT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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