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LS03 XBK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,329 mi
Last recorded133,329 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 133,329 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 133,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 127,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 127,677 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 120,020 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 120,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 112,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 103,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,297 miles

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,764 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

center exhaust brackett broken but system still supported

front brake discs lipped and worn

front brake pads getting low

off side rear brake slightly tight

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes worn

center exhaust brackett broken but system still supported

front brake discs lipped and worn

front brake pads getting low

off side rear brake slightly tight

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,380 miles

Brake pedal low

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,368 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,240 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,175 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 XBK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBK, 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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LS03 XBK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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