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LD03 FHW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,450 mi
Last recorded91,450 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,450 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,095 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS ARE CRACKED - 205/55R16 MICHELIN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR SEATS FULL

SERVICE IS ON ?

Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS ARE CRACKED - 205/55R16 MICHELIN

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

REAR SEATS FULL

SERVICE IS ON ?

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,658 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear axle bushes slightly deteirated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,496 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 FHW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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