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AJ53 LKP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LKP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 109,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 109,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 88,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,179 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear damper dust guard broke

Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,179 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear damper dust guard broke

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,419 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,419 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,849 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,327 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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AJ53 LKP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ53 LKP, 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 AJ53 LKP registered?

AJ53 LKP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is AJ53 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 LKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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