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AD53 LFH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 148,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 148,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 144,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,514 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,512 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 126,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,098 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine light on.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,754 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,595 miles

Both front tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 110,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn.

O/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,867 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 86,603 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,589 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,421 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,400 miles

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

offside front tyre side walls spliting

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,333 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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AD53 LFH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD53 LFH, 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 AD53 LFH registered?

AD53 LFH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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