2003 Audi A3 3.2L Petrol · LC53 JZM
2003 Audi A3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 128,012 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 JZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 128,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 JZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (LC53 JZM) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC53 JZM Mileage History
- 30/06/2022122,432 mi
- 30/06/2023125,463 mi+3,031 mi
- 05/07/2023125,464 mi+1 mi
- 07/06/2024128,012 mi+2,548 mi
- 07/06/2024128,012 mi
Average of roughly 2,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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