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EF03 LBP

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

235,084 mi
Last recorded235,084 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 235,084 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 235,084 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 220,162 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 195,449 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 195,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 181,742 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 181,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 176,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 164,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 164,245 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both/headligjhts (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 153,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 153,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2016 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear inside sidewall cracking

all indicator bulbs faded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 146,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 146,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,246 miles

A weld on the catalytic converter is cracked and blowing slightly...

Both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate...

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy...

Rear brake discs badly corroded especially the drivers side...

Pass 2 May 2013 131,394 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 121,986 miles

Handbrake lever operation 'rough'

o/side front tyre has a gough on outer side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,003 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 118,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,184 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,116 miles

nearside front tyre splitting around inner side wall

offside front tyre splitting around inner side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,681 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 55,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

1) nearside rear tread area is distorted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EF03 LBP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF03 LBP, 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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EF03 LBP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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