MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep/pin hole? (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spli slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep/pin hole? (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spli slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear around inner circumference into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread nearly into cords and tyre is lumpy/uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall torn around circumference and into cords 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area nearly into cords and perished/cracked tread (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front door lower outside trim missing
Rear under floor exhaust heat sheild loose and resting on rear silcener
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front door lower outside trim missing
Rear under floor exhaust heat sheild loose and resting on rear silcener
Oil leak ()
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Badly worm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear shocker, outer sheath broken. not affecting operation of shock absorber
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear shocker, outer sheath broken. not affecting operation of shock absorber
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front pads worn thin
n/s/f sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords
rear pads worn thin
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads worn thin
n/s/f sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords
rear pads worn thin
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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L9 TSC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 L9 TSC, 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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L9 TSC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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