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LY53 UKK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UKK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 126,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,828 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,951 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,252 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 26,203 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,862 miles

air bag light on

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

air bag light staying on

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light staying on

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 13,968 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 UKK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

LY53 UKK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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