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LV03 LME

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,246 mi
Last recorded172,246 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 LME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 172,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 163,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,507 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

chip in screen

fuel cap seal cracking

offside headlamp lense discoloured

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 134,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

chip in screen

fuel cap seal cracking

offside headlamp lense discoloured

oil leak

rear foglight permanently illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,184 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 117,356 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount loose

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,356 miles

front number plate cracked

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount loose

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,273 miles

misting of greese around o/s inner drivesharft gaiter

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2012 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

misting of greese around o/s inner drivesharft gaiter

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,021 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 82,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,026 miles

Front tyres wearing low. †Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,906 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LME is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LME, 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 LME is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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