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LW03 VVY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,044 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 63,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in treads and running out of true

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has light cracking in treads and running out of true

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,491 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,491 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,942 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osr tyre perishing and nsr

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre low on tread, tread cracking and small indent in tyre sidewall

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear bump stops have been cut

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers split

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread, tread cracking and small indent in tyre sidewall

offside front anti roll bar link dust covers split

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear bump stops have been cut

traction control light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,331 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 VVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

LW03 VVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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