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LV03 LXH

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 162,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 162,054 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,400 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2017 155,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside - almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

oolant leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 148,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at front flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH very close AND badly worn on insides N/S almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

oolant leak from engine

Pass 30 Dec 2014 140,157 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 140,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 130,452 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 119,677 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 119,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,711 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut in several places - not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 30 Dec 2010 105,711 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut in several places - not deep enough to reach the cords

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2009 100,672 miles

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

advise off side front headlamp adjuster in poor order

Pass 31 Dec 2008 93,756 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 93,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 87,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake are slightly binding

for front brake imbalance, n/s is weaker than o/s brake

Pass 13 Dec 2006 80,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 66,797 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

damage to front and rear bumpers

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 LXH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

LV03 LXH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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