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LX03 UUJ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 UUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 135,364 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 135,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,138 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 77,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. no cat/dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,462 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,205 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,873 miles

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

covers fitted

suspension components,brake pipes etc covered in grease/oil

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,017 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger loose

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 49,726 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,864 miles

rear tyrers have slight crackes in sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,440 miles

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

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 UUJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

LX03 UUJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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