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LX03 VDC

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,770 mi
Last recorded235,770 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VDC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 235,770 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Outer door handle damaged

exhaust centre section bracket snapped

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2017 225,727 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Oct 2017 225,727 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

EML on dash

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front wipers smearing

exhaust back box rubber snapped

exhaust back box rubber snapped

Pass 29 Oct 2016 215,291 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm knuckle joint

Pass 24 Oct 2015 201,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 184,032 miles

backbox mount snapped(other mounts split)

e m l staying on

large nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2014 183,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

backbox mount snapped(other mounts split)

e m l staying on

large nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 166,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 166,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 142,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 124,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 123,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

heat shield insecure at catalyst

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,809 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 109,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,518 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 89,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mark on n/s/r tyre but not to cords

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,613 miles

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)

mark on n/s/r tyre but not to cords

Fail 6 Nov 2007 84,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 72,614 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 VDC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX03 VDC, 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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LX03 VDC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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