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LD03 FHS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 137,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 97,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,820 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Long travel to service brake pedal

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine oil level is low

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

nearside front wiper is smearing slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,566 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 FHS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHS, 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 LD03 FHS registered?

LD03 FHS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is LD03 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 FHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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