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LR03 NHE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 104,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,972 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter perished

Nearside Front headlamp lens discoloured

Offside Front cv gaiter perished

Offside Front headlamp lens discoloured

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,009 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, some suspension components slight corroded

both side front outer cv boot worn

Fail 30 Aug 2023 89,009 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, some suspension components slight corroded

both side front outer cv boot worn

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,907 miles

Front Both sides wiper blades wearing

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,379 miles

eml light is on

wind sceeen chip

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,881 miles

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

wind screen chip

Fail 14 Mar 2015 70,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wind screen chip

Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,866 miles

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

wind screen chip

Fail 22 Feb 2014 62,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wind screen chip

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,755 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 29,262 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 19,167 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 NHE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

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