2003 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · LS53 OGC
2003 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 95,341 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 OGC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 95,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 OGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (LS53 OGC) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Steering locking device ineffective track rod locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
LS53 OGC Mileage History
- 17/10/200631,741 mi
- 03/10/200738,429 mi+6,688 mi
- 30/09/200844,880 mi+6,451 mi
- 25/09/200950,823 mi+5,943 mi
- 25/09/200950,823 mi
- 08/10/201058,132 mi+7,309 mi
- 10/10/201160,167 mi+2,035 mi
- 11/10/201160,168 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/201262,098 mi+1,930 mi
- 15/10/201364,341 mi+2,243 mi
- 20/09/201467,037 mi+2,696 mi
- 07/09/201569,816 mi+2,779 mi
- 25/08/201672,291 mi+2,475 mi
- 25/08/201773,967 mi+1,676 mi
- 04/09/201876,118 mi+2,151 mi
- 13/08/201978,735 mi+2,617 mi
- 27/08/202079,720 mi+985 mi
- 06/09/202180,404 mi+684 mi
- 31/08/202281,393 mi+989 mi
- 31/08/202382,853 mi+1,460 mi
- 03/09/202485,248 mi+2,395 mi
- 04/09/202485,248 mi
- 02/09/202588,671 mi+3,423 mi
- 08/09/202695,340 mi+6,669 mi
- 09/09/202695,341 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,197 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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