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LR03 BYB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 83,975 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SOFT

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE CAR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 83,931 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal soft

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 Both sides heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak!

Fail 16 Dec 2022 76,284 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint clamps rotted off! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak!

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,080 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner edge ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inner edge ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 61,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,176 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is lightly perished

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,784 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 49,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,279 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread/slightly perished

rear tyres perished/cuts in tread

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,279 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread/slightly perished

rear tyres perished/cuts in tread

Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,153 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,656 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,371 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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LR03 BYB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR03 BYB, 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 LR03 BYB registered?

LR03 BYB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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