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EF03 LCV

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,055 mi
Last recorded148,055 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,765 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,721 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 75,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,004 miles

offside rear tyre nail in central tread area.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,951 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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EF03 LCV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EF03 LCV, 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 EF03 LCV registered?

EF03 LCV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is EF03 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 LCV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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