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LW52 EJO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,232 mi
Last recorded168,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 EJO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 168,232 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 168,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

engine coolant level low

Pass 30 Jul 2018 156,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover pin holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 156,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover pin holed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,520 miles

both front brake hoses perished &split

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 141,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perished &split

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2016 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low and worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre getting low and worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2013 87,900 miles

slight wear at nearside anti-roll bar link.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

slight wear at nearside anti-roll bar link.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 72,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 39,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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LW52 EJO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LW52 EJO, 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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LW52 EJO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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