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L6 SYB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,251 mi
Last recorded164,251 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 164,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 164,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 164,206 miles

evidence front wheels have been fouling arches

sticker on lower part of screen not affecting drivers view

vehicle lowered

Fail 31 Aug 2018 162,366 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 151,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,943 miles

Catalytic converter has been cut open

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 136,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Catalytic converter has been cut open

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,119 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,377 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside driveshaft gaiter damp, no splits found

nearside rear seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,180 miles

nearside rear seatbelt stalk damaged

nearside driveshaft gaiter damp, no splits found

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,321 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT(replacement required)

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover detatched

wipers int judder

Pass 26 May 2009 67,444 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,854 miles

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

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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L6 SYB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L6 SYB, 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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L6 SYB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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