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LR53DWD
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LR53DWD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,764 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- engine tray and underbody tray fitted
- vehicle teste in wet condition
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,671 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,713 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,051 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Covers fitted preventing full inspection
- general corrosion and wear to suspension/steering components
- Offside Rear Outer Light Unit Cracked
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Light Unit Cracked
- Covers fitted preventing full inspection
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general corrosion and wear to suspension/steering components
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,781 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot lid catch difficult to engage/ secure.
- Rear offside light unit cracked.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,685 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,093 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Cut in rear offside tyre tread. Tyre distorted.
- Rear offside light unit cracked.
- Oil leak from engine.
- Lower rear gearbox support mounting in poor condition.
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,743 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2018 7 Jun 202610 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,611 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017 7 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,240 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016 7 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,411 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,832 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,759 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,425 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 7 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,452 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,452 MI
7 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,780 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202610 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,652 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008 7 Jun 20269 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,515 MI
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LR53DWD was registered on 2003-09-19
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