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YY53 LGD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 120,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,238 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has only just met legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2016 110,238 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has only just met legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake slightly binding & pad worn

Fail 5 Nov 2015 105,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake slightly binding & pad worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,594 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges have slight uneven wear

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,560 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges have slight uneven wear

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,770 miles

rear number plate is in poor condition

rear subframe is excessive coroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,284 miles

very slight binding on the rear o/s brake

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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YY53 LGD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY53 LGD, 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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YY53 LGD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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