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LD03 JHK

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,972 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,904 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,701 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,696 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,993 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,566 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre cut and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,034 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 JHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

LD03 JHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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