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LR53 ATY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,673 mi
Last recorded97,673 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 97,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,773 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,773 miles

Nearside Front STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,990 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,760 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,906 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 36,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,848 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,734 miles

front & rear brake discs dirty....

Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,098 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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LR53 ATY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 ATY, 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 LR53 ATY registered?

LR53 ATY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LR53 ATY safe to buy?

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