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LS53 MTY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 171,701 miles

Offside Front body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 171,279 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front body damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 160,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 157,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 146,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 125,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 125,090 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,753 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 100,753 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,049 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,283 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,541 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,746 miles

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

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

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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LS53 MTY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LS53 MTY, 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 LS53 MTY registered?

LS53 MTY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LS53 MTY safe to buy?

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