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LT03 VRK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,015 mi
Last recorded235,015 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 VRK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 235,015 miles

Front headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 234,455 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 233,216 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 207,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 186,360 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 185,609 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 167,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 161,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 160,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,280 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 150,274 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 145,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 135,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,669 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,504 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 104,504 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,527 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,532 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 VRK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black 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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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