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VK53 LLT

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 LLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded and breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded and breaking up

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 142,831 miles

All suspension ,bushes and related components are corroded and worn (whole underside)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 142,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

All suspension ,bushes and related components are corroded and worn (whole underside)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 140,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 140,723 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 138,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,518 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing low and slightly misshaped

Fail 30 Jan 2020 135,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing low and slightly misshaped

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 121,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,043 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters splitting

Engine coolant on minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,107 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Feb 2014 114,081 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake discs pitted

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 110,145 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,206 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 106,177 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,192 miles

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

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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VK53 LLT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VK53 LLT, 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 VK53 LLT registered?

VK53 LLT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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