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LV03 ZJX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,831 mi
Last recorded138,831 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Interior rear view mirror defective

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 136,289 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 136,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has some play in bush/bearing assembly

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has some play in bush/bearing assembly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine cover fitted fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,742 miles

exhaust centre pipe corroded slight leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,324 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

deep cut around outer side wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 92,324 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

deep cut around outer side wall n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,607 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,673 miles

both frt wheel rims slight dent both frt top susp mtgs slight lift frt no plate crack

Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,667 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both frt wheel rims slight dent both frt top susp mtgs slight lift frt no plate crack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,989 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,989 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,244 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate tatty

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 ZJX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

LV03 ZJX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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