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AJ53 LKU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,511 mi
Last recorded135,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,511 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 135,511 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,120 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 100,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear 3 point belts slow to retract on offside and nearside

offside rear shocker skirt missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 78,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear 3 point belts slow to retract on offside and nearside

offside rear shocker skirt missing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,323 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,678 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,436 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 LKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKU, 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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AJ53 LKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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