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LY53 EWE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,937 mi
Last recorded108,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,744 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,692 miles

Oil leak small ()

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,927 miles

nearside rear tyre split and perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,293 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,896 miles

ESP warning lamp is on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 56,896 miles

ESP warning lamp is on

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,193 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,416 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,558 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

couldnt see brake fluid level

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,558 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

couldnt see brake fluid level

front wipers smear slightly

rear tyres bald inner edges

tyres under inflated

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,715 miles

coolant level low

n/s/r seat bell retraction lightly effected

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 EWE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 EWE registered?

LY53 EWE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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