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YX53 LYO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,896 mi
Last recorded135,896 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,332 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,492 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 125,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,761 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,078 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear indicators faded colour

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,083 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,526 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,145 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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YX53 LYO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX53 LYO, 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 YX53 LYO registered?

YX53 LYO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YX53 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 LYO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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