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LT03 NHY

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,997 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 119,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,656 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,184 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,477 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2014 96,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 66,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,597 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,597 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,586 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,524 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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LT03 NHY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT03 NHY, 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 LT03 NHY registered?

LT03 NHY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is LT03 NHY safe to buy?

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