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SP53 LTA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 140,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 118,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 112,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,784 miles

O/S/R tyre cut on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,784 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre cut on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,226 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 69,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,642 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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SP53 LTA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP53 LTA, 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 SP53 LTA registered?

SP53 LTA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is SP53 LTA safe to buy?

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