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VN53 LNP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 137,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 137,056 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,408 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 136,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,687 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 122,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2014 91,511 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,768 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,321 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 58,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

hand brake cables graunchy operation

Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake cables graunchy operation

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,753 miles

full under sides plastic covers fitted - unable to inspect

minor cut on n/s/f outer cv boot

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,390 miles

handbrake (cables) graunchy operation

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,490 miles

hand brake cables graunchy/stiff

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,294 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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VN53 LNP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN53 LNP, 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 VN53 LNP registered?

VN53 LNP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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