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LW03 OVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 OVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 125,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 125,583 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 104,058 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 88,641 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 76,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,745 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,596 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,058 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 OVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 OVM registered?

LW03 OVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LW03 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 OVM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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