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LS53NLC
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LS53NLC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
2 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 173,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,418 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 166,418 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,925 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,464 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,088 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,158 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,447 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil light on
- front brake discs worn
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil light on
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- front brake discs worn
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,093 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,395 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,366 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,197 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,061 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2011 6 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,572 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 6 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,343 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,820 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,204 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2007 6 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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LS53NLC was registered on 2003-10-31
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