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LN53 YHO

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,091 mi
Last recorded163,091 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 163,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 157,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 150,062 miles

engine coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 144,670 miles

Coolant leak over gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front pad sensor broken

pad ware light on

Fail 13 Jul 2016 144,670 miles

Coolant leak over gearbox ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

front pad sensor broken

pad ware light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 133,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,100 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 123,100 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,656 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,869 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle running rich.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,869 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle running rich.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,662 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,636 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 YHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHO, 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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LN53 YHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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