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WR53 LSL

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 164,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 164,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 161,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 156,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 116,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,062 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,952 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,532 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,526 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,484 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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WR53 LSL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR53 LSL, 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 WR53 LSL registered?

WR53 LSL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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