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LM03 XTX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,686 mi
Last recorded121,686 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,686 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 114,431 miles

E.M.L.On

Fail 12 Aug 2017 114,431 miles

E.M.L.On

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 73,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,954 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,954 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,673 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,566 miles

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 XTX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

LM03 XTX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LM03 XTX safe to buy?

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