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LR53 GYF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,857 mi
Last recorded96,857 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 GYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 93,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 90,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,305 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,674 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 79,665 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 65,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,805 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 61,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,751 miles

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

Rear seats folded = unable to test seat belts.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 54,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,652 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,540 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,040 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 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 GYF registered?

LR53 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LR53 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 GYF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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