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LN53 YJZ

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 115,282 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 115,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,373 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,658 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

Fail 5 Jun 2014 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,844 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear pads 50% worn

Pass 8 May 2012 83,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,647 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 76,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

traction control light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,125 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,785 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wall cut

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,638 miles

o/s/r tyre scuffed on the outer sidewall †

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 YJZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN53 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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