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DY03 LZS

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,316 mi
Last recorded146,316 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,316 miles

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

centre exhaust slight blowing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,745 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 134,296 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges close to minimum.

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe at hose.

Slight leak at centre exhaust pipe at front weld.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,127 miles

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 110,371 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,202 miles

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,202 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,707 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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DY03 LZS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DY03 LZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 LZS registered?

DY03 LZS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DY03 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 LZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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