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LT03 XRH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,615 mi
Last recorded103,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 XRH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,226 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 74,246 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,101 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

damage to sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipped

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear floor

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corrodded+lipped

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside rear floor

damage to sills

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

power steering rack damp

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,680 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear brake disc wearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake disc wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,905 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 41,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,054 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,222 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,222 miles

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

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

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

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 XRH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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