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LM03 BHX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,383 mi
Last recorded171,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 BHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 171,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,025 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 163,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault N/S/F sensor (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 154,584 miles

both lower outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 154,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both lower outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,321 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 147,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,523 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 138,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 131,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 106,231 miles

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

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

Offside rear chassis grommet missing.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 106,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear chassis grommet missing.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,931 miles

deterioration to offside rear brake disc

Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,930 miles

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

deterioration to offside rear brake disc

Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,816 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)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

offside rear unevenly worn tyre,wear low.

wear to both front brake discs.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

offside rear unevenly worn tyre,wear low.

wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SECURITY OF O/S/R CHILD SEAT.

damage to n/s/f of vehicle & front registration plate.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

slight distortion of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,299 miles

nearside number plate lamp insecure

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 BHX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BHX, 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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LM03 BHX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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