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LR03 NHA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,167 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,174 miles

All brake discs worn/pitted

Exhaust hangers missing

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn/pitted

Exhaust hangers missing

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,499 miles

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 2mm

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,499 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 52,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,202 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,202 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,154 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,739 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 NHA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR03 NHA, 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 NHA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is LR03 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 NHA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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