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LM03 UAL

2003 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,307 miles

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,307 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,920 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,735 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 90,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,560 miles

front brake discs worn

slight binding nearside front brake

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,552 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

slight binding nearside front brake

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Dec 2009 79,671 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Engine management light on

O/S headlight aim blurry

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

O/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Fail 29 Dec 2009 79,671 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

O/S headlight aim blurry

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

O/S/R indicator starting too show white light

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 52,563 miles

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

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)

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 UAL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

LM03 UAL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LM03 UAL safe to buy?

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