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LV03 LVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,400 mi
Last recorded172,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 172,400 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 159,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 159,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 127,366 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,751 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)

rear silencer delaminating

Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,744 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear silencer delaminating

Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 98,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 89,034 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,815 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 81,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,096 miles

N/S front tyre inner wall cracked

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,175 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 LVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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