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LT53 YHL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,669 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 145,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,045 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKED

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,409 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 45,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,495 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 YHL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHL, 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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LT53 YHL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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