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LT03 NYP

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,228 mi
Last recorded146,228 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,228 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,871 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 124,870 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 113,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,301 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 105,501 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 105,495 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,819 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear pads worn

offside inner rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,686 miles

all four tyres low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,328 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,341 miles

Has a small crack offside upper area of windscreen.

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 NYP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LT03 NYP, 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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LT03 NYP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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