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LY53 KBN

2003 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,839 mi
Last recorded135,839 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,516 miles

utray

Fail 7 Jun 2016 131,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp damaged (broken brackets) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 119,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,395 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 104,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 93,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers slightly smeer

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,656 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,014 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 KBN is a 2003 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

LY53 KBN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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