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LV03 GAX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,218 mi
Last recorded217,218 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 217,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 206,923 miles

nsr tyre near to limit

osf track rod end slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 194,266 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges of tyres

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 194,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres bald on inner edges of tyres

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 183,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2013 176,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 168,849 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 158,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 147,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 138,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,485 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 116,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 98,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,261 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 GAX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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