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LV03 XZB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,043 mi
Last recorded134,043 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 134,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,443 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 126,553 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,159 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 123,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 113,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 110,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 106,740 miles

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

center exhaust support broken off exhaust

slight leak from PAS pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2008 106,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

center exhaust support broken off exhaust

slight leak from PAS pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,965 miles

center exhaust support broken

Fail 7 Jun 2007 97,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

center exhaust support broken

Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,569 miles

center exhaust support mount not attatched to exhaust

front and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,569 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front and rear discs in poor condition

center exhaust support mount not attatched to exhaust

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 XZB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

LV03 XZB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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