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LA03 VKD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,362 mi
Last recorded160,362 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 VKD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 160,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 160,325 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 154,478 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,627 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 150,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 146,816 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 146,753 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL SEAT BELT CHECK

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,251 miles

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

Advise:n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Advise:engine management light on

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

Advise:n/s/r outer sill damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,976 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 124,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,841 miles

bonnet release stiff

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Sep 2009

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,059 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advanced separation to o/s/rear tyre tread area

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,844 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,335 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,335 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LA03 VKD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver 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 LA03 VKD, 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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LA03 VKD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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