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LV53 YAD

2003 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,588 mi
Last recorded69,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front mirror is slightly damaged

traction control lamp is illuminated on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,690 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,611 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 22,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,516 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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LV53 YAD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV53 YAD, 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 LV53 YAD registered?

LV53 YAD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is LV53 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 YAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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