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YG53 LXJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 LXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,666 miles

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

Underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wipers slightly smearing

oil leak

underside of vehicle has heavily surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,040 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 79,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,253 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 74,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,784 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,784 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,818 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,954 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,568 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,172 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 26,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,113 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

front pads getting low, close to warning sensor, ok for time of test.

front tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm, ok for time of test.

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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YG53 LXJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YG53 LXJ, 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 YG53 LXJ registered?

YG53 LXJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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