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AP03 LMK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,757 mi
Last recorded211,757 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 211,757 miles

Damage to o/s/f,no sharp exposed edges.

Slight play to rear axle bushes

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 199,742 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 187,105 miles

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

damage to o/s/f corner

Fail 18 Feb 2016 187,103 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f corner

Pass 9 Mar 2015 178,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 165,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 150,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 150,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 129,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 129,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,647 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,912 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 LMK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

AP03 LMK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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