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LV03 DWA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 DWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,601 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,667 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,341 miles

Corrosion present/developing rear brake discs

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine breather(s) split

n/s window regulator insecure

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine breather(s) split

n/s window regulator insecure

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,704 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,852 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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LV03 DWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV03 DWA, 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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LV03 DWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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