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LT03 TWA

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,117 mi
Last recorded194,117 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 TWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 194,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 194,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 194,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower section of front bumper missing at time of test

Pass 17 May 2017 186,414 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly on inner sdewall

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 186,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens dull (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to perish slightly on inner sdewall

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 177,055 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and vibrates

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims distorted slightly

Offside headlamp glass going dull and beam slightly out of focus

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 161,685 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mount fractured away from pipe

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 161,683 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre pipe mount fractured away from pipe

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 150,809 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

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

Offside front side lamp dim

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Pass 13 Jun 2013 142,783 miles

both rear tyres out of shape...225/45ZR17

child seat fitted to nearside rear. seat belt not tested

Fail 13 Jun 2013 142,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres out of shape...225/45ZR17

child seat fitted to nearside rear. seat belt not tested

Pass 12 Jun 2012 132,066 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,334 miles

o/s/r brake binding

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,850 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

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

Offside rear beake binding on slightly

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,850 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside rear beake binding on slightly

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,001 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,467 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate is damaged

wheel rims are scored

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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