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LR53 JUY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,192 mi
Last recorded150,192 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 150,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 150,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 143,840 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake is binding very slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 129,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,910 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 91,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,781 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3,0mm and starting to split

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,307 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear on sides

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,330 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 JUY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JUY, 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 JUY registered?

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

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