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LD03 FHL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,568 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,523 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 91,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,099 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 74,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,649 miles

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

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,604 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,931 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and tread worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and tread worn unevenly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,365 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,262 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 19,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 7,589 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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LD03 FHL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD03 FHL, 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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LD03 FHL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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