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RE53 LGZ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 114,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front fog lamp not working

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

vehicle internal adjusted altered to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 2 Apr 2014 107,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 107,624 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,460 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,148 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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RE53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE53 LGZ, 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 RE53 LGZ registered?

RE53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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