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VO53 LGU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,331 mi
Last recorded117,331 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,331 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,905 miles

for previous advisories see test number 298941294136

Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate starting to de laminate

front wipers in poor condition

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate starting to de laminate

front wipers in poor condition

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,147 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front number plate starting to delaminate

wiper blades smear slightly slight split in n/s blade end

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,342 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,075 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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VO53 LGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO53 LGU, 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 VO53 LGU registered?

VO53 LGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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