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LN03 ZYE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

144,893 mi
Last recorded144,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 ZYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 144,889 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and worn on edges advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,387 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight condensation nearside headlight

Fail 17 Jul 2023 141,387 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced compound and polish (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight condensation nearside headlight

Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,329 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 135,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated indicating malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 130,095 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 130,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

footbrake travel

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight condensation both headlamps

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,876 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 122,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced compound and polish both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to manufacturers 2mm wear band

Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,596 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to manufacturers 2mm wear band

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,578 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,945 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,897 miles

MIL warning light staying on

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,806 miles

engine management light on !

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,431 miles

management warning light staying on!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,372 miles

both rear tyres badly worn & perished (2002)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,288 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

low to no tread on edges of n/s/f tyre

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 28,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZYE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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