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GY53 LCM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,085 miles

center exhaust clamps corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,902 miles

center exhaust clamps corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,400 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,582 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

o/s/r tyre worn n ear to wear bars on outer edge.

small crack to near side of windscreen.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,519 miles

off side rear tyre worn near to the wear indicator bars.

windscreen chiped on near side.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,292 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,829 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GY53 LCM 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 92.3%.

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 GY53 LCM, 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 GY53 LCM registered?

GY53 LCM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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