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FY03 LVX

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,792 mi
Last recorded168,792 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LVX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 168,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,668 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 164,572 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

front screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Feb 2016 158,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,503 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 132,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 132,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 123,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 113,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 113,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,674 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear discs poor condition

Rear tyre close to legal limit,front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,674 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear discs poor condition

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre close to legal limit,front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,328 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,633 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 LVX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY03 LVX, 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 FY03 LVX registered?

FY03 LVX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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