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MK53 LWG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,872 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 126,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,343 miles

EM light on dash

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,381 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

os and ns bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Fail 9 Aug 2016 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split completely split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split at small ends (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable badly twisted (2.2.C.1d)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,369 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,485 miles

hand brake rough in opperation

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

hand brake rough in opperation

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,387 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake rough in opperation

rear offside brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,688 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 LWG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

MK53 LWG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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