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LV03 UZB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

242,679 mi
Last recorded242,679 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 242,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

nearside park brake low effort [needs attention]

screen damaged offside but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2018 227,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 211,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 198,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 179,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 170,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 156,972 miles

Oil leak

aux belt cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2013 156,791 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

aux belt cracked

brake warning light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 145,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs warn pitted aand scored

rear brake discs warn pitted and scored

rear brakes sihtly stiking nsr osr

Pass 16 Nov 2010 132,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 132,311 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 119,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 119,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 109,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,853 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 91,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,756 miles

fuel tank cover insecure and damaged

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 UZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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