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FY03 LVR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,213 mi
Last recorded183,213 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 183,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 179,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 179,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 170,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 170,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 168,347 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 168,337 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 162,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 28 May 2014 162,910 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 29 May 2013 155,990 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 May 2013 155,909 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2012 147,825 miles

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

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2011 137,228 miles

front brake imbalance by 24%, only just a pass.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,752 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 103,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,070 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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FY03 LVR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY03 LVR, 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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FY03 LVR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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