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LV03 UYU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2013 139,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,990 miles

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

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 138,313 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 133,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 120,263 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 120,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

bonnet catch loose

Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,669 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 114,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,717 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 107,716 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,407 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 82,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

LV03 UYU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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