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LX03 TTV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 142,292 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 142,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 135,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,166 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,601 miles

Both front discs corroding on insides.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,928 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 111,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,086 miles

both rear brakes sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,467 miles

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

airbag light on perm.

front and rear brake discs corroding.

front shocks slightly damp,but ok.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,539 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,064 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,508 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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LX03 TTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX03 TTV, 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 LX03 TTV registered?

LX03 TTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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