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LG03 MYW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,836 mi
Last recorded86,836 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 MYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,836 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

accident damage rear

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

accident damage rear

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,474 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Feb 2013 76,474 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,500 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 72,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,254 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 49,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,512 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,199 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,663 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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LG03 MYW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

LG03 MYW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is LG03 MYW safe to buy?

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