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LR03 HND

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,774 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump bolt loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 79,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and running flat

both headlamp aims are slight weak

Pass 23 May 2015 77,273 miles

Power steering noisey

power steering pipe damp to rack

Fail 23 May 2015 77,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 70,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,518 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 56,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 56,077 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 50,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 50,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 42,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,485 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 HND is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR03 HND, 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 HND registered?

LR03 HND is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LR03 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HND shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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