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LB03 OPL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

318,810 mi
Last recorded318,810 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 OPL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 318,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 292,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 292,341 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 263,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 233,913 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 233,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 198,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 160,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 125,798 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 124,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 84,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,041 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,012 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 41,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,309 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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LB03 OPL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB03 OPL, 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 LB03 OPL registered?

LB03 OPL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is LB03 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 OPL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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