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LG53 YUB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,338 mi
Last recorded65,338 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,580 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,525 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,782 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,271 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,669 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,999 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both bottom ends (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,644 miles

Nearside Front c.v gater damp

covers and shields fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,499 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,798 miles

grease on n/s c.v gaiter

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,856 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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LG53 YUB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LG53 YUB, 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 LG53 YUB registered?

LG53 YUB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is LG53 YUB safe to buy?

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