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YB53 LHN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,858 mi
Last recorded226,858 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 226,858 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2021 217,592 miles

engine oil leaks

corrosion to sills

play nearside front anti roll bar link

puncture offside rear tyre

underbody corroded

various suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 204,999 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 204,999 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 196,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 110,016 miles

Aftermarket plastic trays zip tied into place not allowing inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,907 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 142,905 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,951 miles

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

uneven wear to inner edge on osr tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2014 128,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

uneven wear to inner edge on osr tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 114,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,746 miles

slight wear to inner edge of nsr tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2011 91,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,870 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shocker guards deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 53,676 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,723 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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YB53 LHN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB53 LHN, 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 YB53 LHN registered?

YB53 LHN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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