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LG03 DXM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,808 miles

moderate engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm and perished in tread

rear pads getting low

rear view mirror poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,779 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

moderate engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre 3.5mm and perished in tread

o/s mirror casing broken / missing

rear pads getting low

rear view mirror poor condition

water ingress in o/s headlamp assembly

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,401 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also approx. 3mm and has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear approx 3mm. unable to fully assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,857 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,478 miles

x1 bulb n/w hi level b/light

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,808 miles

centre exhust mounting broken

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All wipers slightly split

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,138 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is on 2mm & badly worn on edges

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

squeaking noise from o/s of engine

Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre tread is on 2mm & badly worn on edges

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

squeaking noise from o/s of engine

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,972 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE 2 WEAR LIMIT

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 DXM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG03 DXM, 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 LG03 DXM registered?

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

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