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LY53 FXM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,912 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,316 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 FXM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

LY53 FXM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LY53 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 FXM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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