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LX03 YLY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,882 mi
Last recorded195,882 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 195,882 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 195,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp not working when ignition switched on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slight deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline pass cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 184,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper holding on slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill has surface corrosion to it

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 175,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 163,824 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 163,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2017 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 137,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 130,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 May 2015 130,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2014 117,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 106,657 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 16 May 2012 99,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 89,724 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 73,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,111 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 YLY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LX03 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

LX03 YLY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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