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LM03 YNK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 YNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,769 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,677 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,769 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 88,769 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,865 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber top cover detached and moving freely.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top cover detached and moving freely.

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

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

Reversing light(s) not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,798 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,735 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,886 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 42,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,193 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,003 miles

covers fitted under car

Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,989 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

covers fitted under car

front tyres wearing down on inside edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,579 miles

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 YNK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM03 YNK registered?

LM03 YNK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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