2003 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · MF53 LKG
2003 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 112,769 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LKG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 112,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (MF53 LKG) between September 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF53 LKG Mileage History
- 05/09/200616,779 mi
- 10/08/200719,820 mi+3,041 mi
- 28/08/200822,456 mi+2,636 mi
- 14/08/200929,330 mi+6,874 mi
- 14/08/200929,330 mi
- 07/12/201034,900 mi+5,570 mi
- 24/03/201239,521 mi+4,621 mi
- 20/03/201342,349 mi+2,828 mi
- 13/03/201445,969 mi+3,620 mi
- 12/03/201553,278 mi+7,309 mi
- 15/03/201660,646 mi+7,368 mi
- 24/03/201767,307 mi+6,661 mi
- 24/03/201767,307 mi
- 23/03/201874,181 mi+6,874 mi
- 02/04/201981,573 mi+7,392 mi
- 06/05/202088,220 mi+6,647 mi
- 06/05/202088,220 mi
- 27/04/202192,234 mi+4,014 mi
- 25/04/202298,519 mi+6,285 mi
- 25/04/202298,519 mi
- 23/07/2024101,371 mi+2,852 mi
- 26/07/2024101,392 mi+21 mi
- 02/08/2025112,769 mi+11,377 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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