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LD03 MTK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 137,450 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Offside front, Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 119,376 miles

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Offside front wishbone rear bush

Offside outer cv boot perished

Slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,724 miles

Offside front top strut mount

Offside outer cv boot perrished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,009 miles

all indicators discoloured

engine missfiring

exhaust centre mount snapped

front sidelights defective

SRS light on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 107,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all indicators discoloured

engine missfiring

exhaust centre mount snapped

front sidelights defective

SRS light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 99,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,355 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,768 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 71,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,379 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 MTK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD03 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

LD03 MTK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LD03 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 MTK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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