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YB53 LKY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,738 mi
Last recorded181,738 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 181,738 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 173,401 miles

front discs thin

Fail 31 Jan 2014 175,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning light on

front discs thin

Pass 31 Jan 2014 173,384 miles

engine running irraticly

front discs have some wear

front discs thin

o/s/r shock asorber upper bezzle broken off

Pass 19 Dec 2012 167,517 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Dec 2012 167,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

airbag light on

eml on

engine misfire

Pass 21 Dec 2011 154,054 miles

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

air bag light and traction control light on dash

both front brake discs are worn thin

Fail 15 Dec 2011 153,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light and traction control light on dash

both front brake discs are worn thin

both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 142,405 miles

airbag lamp on

front brake discs wear

n/s/r light unit lense cracked

o/s/f cv boot damp

o/s/r sidelight slightly dim

rear brake discs worn/rusty faces

stonechips to windscreen

traction control lamp on

Fail 20 Dec 2010 142,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag lamp on

front brake discs wear

n/s/r light unit lense cracked

o/s/f cv boot damp

o/s/r sidelight slightly dim

rear brake discs worn/rusty faces

stonechips to windscreen

traction control lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 126,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,006 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,696 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 67,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,473 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

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 LKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

YB53 LKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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