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MK53 LWF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,378 mi
Last recorded190,378 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 190,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres nails in treads

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 190,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres nails in treads

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 181,595 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Oct 2015 181,593 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 172,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 172,541 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 147,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,343 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and offside rear 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,284 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge of tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight play in front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish both sides of vehicle

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 111,116 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,657 miles

Front number plate starting to separate slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,170 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 LWF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK53 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

MK53 LWF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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