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LR03 ULB

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

223,414 mi
Last recorded223,414 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ULB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 223,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 223,413 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 219,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 219,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 214,273 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished and separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front headlamp projector faulty/loose

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

power steering pipe has a slight leak

Fail 15 May 2019 214,273 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished and separating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front headlamp projector faulty/loose

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

power steering pipe has a slight leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 208,605 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 208,605 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 203,904 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 203,904 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 200,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 200,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 195,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 195,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 186,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 177,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 170,009 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 170,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 150,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 150,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 122,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 108,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 103,596 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Rear no plate starting to deterioate.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 103,596 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear no plate starting to deterioate.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 101,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2006 71,414 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 ULB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

LR03 ULB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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