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LV03 HHE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,203 mi
Last recorded201,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 HHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 201,203 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 201,203 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 193,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 193,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 176,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 176,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 157,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,480 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 127,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 107,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2012 107,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,546 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 100,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,325 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 HHE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV03 HHE, 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 LV03 HHE registered?

LV03 HHE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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