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LG03 BBJ

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 117,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 117,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,099 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 7 Apr 2018 107,914 miles

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

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (1.8)

NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,276 miles

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

engine light on.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 27 May 2015 90,864 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,178 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,266 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,422 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,760 miles

o/s/r tyre side slight damage. †n/s/f inner c.v.gaitor insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,763 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW †

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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LG03 BBJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG03 BBJ, 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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LG03 BBJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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