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LS03 ONR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,834 mi
Last recorded181,834 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ONR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 181,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 181,813 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 169,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 169,342 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule some ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 157,227 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT MAIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 157,227 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working BULB LOOSE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working BULB LOOSE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT MAIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON EDGES AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 149,793 miles

Central EXHAUST BRACKET NO LONGER ATTACHED AND RATTLING ON SYSTEM

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

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

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY - 1/3 TRAVEL REQUIRED PRIOR TO EFFORT STARTING ON RBT

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 147,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres has signs of cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 138,612 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal slightly spongy, at maximum allowance for MOT pass

middle section of exhaust has broken clamp

rear exhaust silencer cosmetically poor

Pass 25 Feb 2014 136,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,811 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 132,810 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

no rear wash or wipe/

Pass 27 Jan 2012 123,188 miles

NSF & NSR tyres perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,907 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 87,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 87,338 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs slight corroded

Right hand rear brake slight binding inspectinn adviced

Pass 22 Apr 2007 81,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,592 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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LS03 ONR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS03 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

LS03 ONR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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