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L9 TSC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,619 mi
Last recorded131,619 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 TSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,619 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 131,619 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,717 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,845 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 85,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,068 miles

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

Nearside rear shocker, outer sheath broken. not affecting operation of shock absorber

Fail 27 Nov 2013 82,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,968 miles

front pads worn thin

n/s/f sidewall damage not deep enough to reach cords

rear pads worn thin

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,634 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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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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