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LR03 SNY

2003 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 SNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,476 miles

Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative AND REAR (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 73,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,509 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD AND SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 59,650 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD AND SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,920 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,920 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,139 miles

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

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

slight cracks off side rear tyre

slight mist in both front head lights

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,890 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking

slight misting off side front head light

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front inner driveshaft boot loose/deteriorated

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dashboard warnning light on

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dashboard warnning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,204 miles

o/side front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,171 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 SNY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

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

Is LR03 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 SNY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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