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LS03 EFG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 EFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,669 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,628 miles

Both rear tyres very perished and very close to the legal limit

Crack in the Nearside of the screen but not in a swept area

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,038 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,956 miles

Crack in screen outside swept area on near side

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Crack in screen outside swept area on near side

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 68,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,864 miles

Air bag light on

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,028 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen cracked on nearside outside swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,028 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen cracked on nearside outside swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,454 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Air bag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,993 miles

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

n/s front tyre near wear limit marks

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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LS03 EFG 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 68.4%.

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 LS03 EFG, 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 LS03 EFG registered?

LS03 EFG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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