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LN53 YHD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 43,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,356 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 42,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 40,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2016 38,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,601 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,588 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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LN53 YHD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LN53 YHD, 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 LN53 YHD registered?

LN53 YHD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LN53 YHD safe to buy?

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