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MK53 LXL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,588 mi
Last recorded211,588 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 211,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 211,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 198,299 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 198,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 161,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 123,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 123,427 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,455 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 LXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK53 LXL registered?

MK53 LXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is MK53 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 LXL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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