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LT03 VBD

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,313 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 70,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,932 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,336 miles

EML light on

cover missing off n/s front seat belt clasp

exhaust system corroding also cetre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust still secure

front and rear brake discs lipped

headlight lenses strating to deterioate

Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,336 miles

EML light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover missing off n/s front seat belt clasp

exhaust system corroding also cetre exhaust mount broken off but exhaust still secure

front and rear brake discs lipped

headlight lenses strating to deterioate

Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,652 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,586 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,585 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres close to markers.

clutch very high on take-up.

em light on .

offside rear tyre on limit.and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,498 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,498 miles

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

engine warning light on

front brake pads low

off side rear tyre out of shape

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,787 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 VBD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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