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MT53 LXX

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,830 mi
Last recorded150,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 LXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 148,068 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 145,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 144,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 140,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 140,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 138,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 136,306 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 131,001 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 126,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside lower wishbone rear bush is perished and split

offside outer cv gaiter is loosing grease

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,441 miles

front nearside lower wishbone rear bush is perished and split

offside outer cv gaiter is loosing grease

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,895 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 118,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,358 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres are close to the limit at the inner edges, and inner tread is uneven

Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,466 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 106,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,967 miles

n/s/r quarter panel damaged

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres outer sidewall damaged

scratch o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,297 miles

****o/s front tyre cut on side wall***o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge***n/s tyre worn on inside edge rear****

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

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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MT53 LXX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT53 LXX, 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 MT53 LXX registered?

MT53 LXX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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