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LM03 WDD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 WDD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 53,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,742 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2019 50,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,832 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 49,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 47,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,792 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,345 miles

both rear tyre slightly off shape

Pass 28 May 2008 31,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 31,730 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,142 miles

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

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

SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,142 miles

SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

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 WDD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM03 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

LM03 WDD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LM03 WDD safe to buy?

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