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AP03 LAD

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has got nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,316 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,191 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excesses movement

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excesses movement

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 118,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,127 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 113,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 99,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,633 miles

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

engine light on.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,291 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,423 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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AP03 LAD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AP03 LAD, 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 AP03 LAD registered?

AP03 LAD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is AP03 LAD safe to buy?

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