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LR53 KJY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,375 miles

rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs are corroded also discoloured

n/s/f outer sill damaged

o/s cv gaiter weeping grease

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp not working DONE (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs are corroded

front brake discs are corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

parking brake efficiency only just met its requirements (17%)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r lamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,463 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,411 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,343 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 KJY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

LR53 KJY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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