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LG03 YSC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,358 mi
Last recorded170,358 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 YSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,358 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp image poor & output reduced

offside headlamp image poor & output reduced

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Mar 2018 170,358 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp image poor & output reduced

offside headlamp image poor & output reduced

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,817 miles

Damage on n/s sill

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 165,817 miles

Damage on n/s sill

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak ()

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 162,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 159,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 153,437 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 12 Mar 2014 153,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Jul 2012 140,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,095 miles

slight weep from n/s outer drive shaft boot

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 97,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,854 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 52,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 50,168 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YSC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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