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LY53 BTO

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,070 mi
Last recorded90,070 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,707 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,890 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 79,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,329 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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LY53 BTO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LY53 BTO, 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 LY53 BTO registered?

LY53 BTO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is LY53 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 BTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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