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LM03 ACY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,288 mi
Last recorded73,288 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 ACY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,288 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,544 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,544 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,683 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall,

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

nearside headlamp has no kick up

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,227 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,744 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)

Pass 23 May 2007 14,142 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 14,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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LM03 ACY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM03 ACY, 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 LM03 ACY registered?

LM03 ACY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LM03 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 ACY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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