MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
front discs thin
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
engine running irraticly
front discs have some wear
front discs thin
o/s/r shock asorber upper bezzle broken off
airbag light on
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YB53 LKY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB53 LKY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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