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YK53 LBA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 LBA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,465 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,288 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,368 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shock-absorber dirt shield adrift

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,038 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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YK53 LBA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK53 LBA registered?

YK53 LBA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YK53 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 LBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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