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LT53 YGU

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,317 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,180 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 60,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,720 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 57,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 45,385 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 36,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,198 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 20,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,409 miles

n/s/r tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,027 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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LT53 YGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LT53 YGU, 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 LT53 YGU registered?

LT53 YGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LT53 YGU safe to buy?

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