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LW03 LVC

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,774 mi
Last recorded171,774 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 LVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 171,774 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 171,505 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 169,672 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 169,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2020 162,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 May 2019 154,846 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 149,040 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 149,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 142,268 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 142,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 134,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 134,657 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 125,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 125,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 115,188 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 109,720 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 109,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 102,901 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 96,290 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 96,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 88,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2010 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2009 80,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2008 71,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 62,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,389 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 LVC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LVC, 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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LW03 LVC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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