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LT03 ZWR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,204 miles

EML showing in dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side soon (4.1.E.1)

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

low for RBT

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,323 miles

EML is on

Oil leak

RTA arond vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML is on

Oil leak

RTA arond vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,190 miles

front discs corroded

exhaust noisy

n/s/f tyre sidewall very badly damaged replacement required

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

track rod ends incorrect

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall very badly damaged replacement required

n/s/f wheel bearing to be rechecked on re-test

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

track rod ends incorrect

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,694 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 39,971 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,910 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2006 28,804 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 ZWR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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