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LR03 HNM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,336 mi
Last recorded163,336 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Metal bracket on centre mount broken but system fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 159,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 159,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken but exhaust adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 159,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

headlamp light out put poor

Pass 31 Mar 2018 145,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 135,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,232 miles

n/s cv boot nicked

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,375 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 109,375 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,864 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front top mounts worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm and perished inner edge

offside rear bumper damage

offside rear tyre perished

pan bushes perished

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front top mounts worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge and perished

nearside rear indicator bulb pale

offside rear bumper damage

offside rear tyre perished

pan bushes perished

rear discs worn

service indicator on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,582 miles

slight wear front top mounts

rear number plate poor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake discs worn

offside front tyre perished

offside inner cv gaiter insecure

rear bumper damage

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,120 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,753 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 HNM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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