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LT03 TUW

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,549 mi
Last recorded203,549 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 TUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 203,549 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 203,512 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 197,800 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor small leak detected at exhaust join front/mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 197,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 191,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 178,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 171,846 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 171,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 161,993 miles

o/s and n/s top suspension mounts have slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2018 161,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,529 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 151,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 138,431 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 131,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 114,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,003 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,003 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil on minimum level mark

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,624 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,450 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 TUW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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