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SV53 LTF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 LTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 102,010 miles

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

Rear subframe badly rusted

Fail 10 May 2018 101,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear subframe badly rusted

battery not charging

Pass 13 May 2017 98,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine under tray missing

Fail 7 May 2017 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine under tray missing

Pass 13 May 2016 90,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,582 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,657 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,657 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear heat shield broken and sat on rear silencer

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 64,588 miles

Nearside front fog lamp broken/insecure

Fail 4 May 2012 64,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog lamp broken/insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,495 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,448 miles

evidence of previous leak at fuel filter no leak at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

evidence of previous leak at fuel filter no leak at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,937 miles

n/s/r shock absorber shroud loose

o/s/r brake disc partially corrodded on outer surface

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,166 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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SV53 LTF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV53 LTF, 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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SV53 LTF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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