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LT03 YVZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,193 mi
Last recorded168,193 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 YVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 168,193 miles

both the headlight lenses are badly crazed

both the rear tyres are perished and badly out of shape on the inner shoulders

slight oil leak on the gearbox

small chip in the front windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 168,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both the headlight lenses are badly crazed

both the rear tyres are perished and badly out of shape on the inner shoulders

slight oil leak on the gearbox

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,367 miles

offside front road wheel inner rim distorted

rear brake discs are very thin and badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 156,362 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level low

offside front road wheel inner rim distorted

rear brake discs are very thin and badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,114 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming out of shape on the inside edges

engine oil level was low

slight chips in the front windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,967 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,144 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 YVZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVZ, 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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What year was LT03 YVZ registered?

LT03 YVZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 YVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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