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LM03 YMV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 104,546 miles

items removed from drivers view

Fail 6 Jan 2016 104,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2015 92,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 73,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,369 miles

rear seats folded down unable to inspect seat belts

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 YMV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

LM03 YMV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is LM03 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 YMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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