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LR03 WTU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,756 mi
Last recorded91,756 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 WTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Fail 25 May 2017 91,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bkt broken away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn & out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,290 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,288 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs very corroded

Rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,409 miles

N/S/R light lens damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,403 miles

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

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

N/S/R light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,366 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,215 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 WTU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

LR03 WTU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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