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LV03 UYS

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,054 mi
Last recorded187,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 187,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in the center of the windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2016 178,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 152,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken but system still adaquately supported

Fail 1 Aug 2015 152,859 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken but system still adaquately supported

Pass 26 Jul 2014 130,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 56,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,494 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 UYS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

LV03 UYS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is LV03 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 UYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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