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MT53 LYA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,371 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,538 miles

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

center to rear exhaust joiner slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,707 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,556 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 86,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,363 miles

Both side rear shocker covers loose

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,504 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osf tyre zero on inner edge

osr tyre very low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,780 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 65,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres have distorted tred pattern

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 28,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MT53 LYA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT53 LYA, 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 MT53 LYA registered?

MT53 LYA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 LYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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