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LG03 YSR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 YSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 150,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system not insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system not insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 116,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,916 miles

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

offside front c.v.boot insucure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside front c.v.boot insucure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 42,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake pad worn down low

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,825 miles

exhaust center mount deteriorated

fuel level low

n/s/r bumper damage

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,316 miles

n/s/r tyre screw in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2006 34,315 miles

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

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

n/s/r screw in tread

wiper blades smear slightly

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 YSR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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