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LR53 SYW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,661 mi
Last recorded48,661 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 48,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre bold inner edge perished and has a nail in tread

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 SYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SYW, 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

How do I check the history of LR53 SYW?

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What year was LR53 SYW registered?

LR53 SYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is LR53 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SYW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR53 SYW have outstanding finance?

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