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LV03 LWT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 LWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,290 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine dripping oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Main mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,779 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 14 Feb 2022 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,955 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 20 Apr 2019 92,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,001 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter and mid clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,072 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 27 Mar 2012 66,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,042 miles

front discs corroded on surface

front pads 70% worn

rear discs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

rear pads 60% worn

Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded on surface

front pads 70% worn

rear discs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,776 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 25 Mar 2006 20,092 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 LWT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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