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LN03 FWZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,288 mi
Last recorded123,288 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 123,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and centre exhaust clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,412 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section and clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 112,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle section and clamp rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and both perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,381 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres starting to get low on tread and all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres starting to get low on tread and all tyres perishing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Yellow oil level / sensor warning light on.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 89,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,906 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,114 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,323 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,466 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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LN03 FWZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue 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 LN03 FWZ, 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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LN03 FWZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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