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LW03 KSU

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,818 mi
Last recorded166,818 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 166,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 145,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged and slightly insecure (alignment unaffected)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 126,946 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 126,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 106,138 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 80,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 80,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,634 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,549 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 60,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,863 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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LW03 KSU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LW03 KSU, 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 LW03 KSU registered?

LW03 KSU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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