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LS53 WDY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 104,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc becoming corroded

both rear indicators becoming pale

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc becoming corroded

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked (205-55-16)

both rear indicators becoming pale

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,991 miles

both rear indicators becoming pale

both rear springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,773 miles

both rear indicators becoming pale

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,503 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear springs becoming corroded

n/s/f brake disc becoming corroded and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,273 miles

both rear springs becoming corroded

n/s/f brake disc becoming corroded and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,706 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 49,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,359 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,971 miles

both rear tyres cracking around outside of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,976 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,776 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 10,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS53 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

LS53 WDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is LS53 WDY safe to buy?

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