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LV03 ZJK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,901 mi
Last recorded130,901 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,901 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,505 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,505 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,158 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,998 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,478 miles

off side front tyre wearing on the inside edge below legal limit suggest tyre change & tracking be carried out

Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,320 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre wearing on the inside edge below legal limit suggest tyre change & tracking be carried out

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,479 miles

nearside front tyre beginning to go out of shape

Fail 7 Apr 2007 29,479 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tyre report: †osr 4mm - ok †nsr 1.8 and starting to go out of shape †osf 1.6 - needs replacing †nsf 4.7mm - good

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,691 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 ZJK 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 60%.

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 ZJK, 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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LV03 ZJK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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