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2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,172 mi
Last recorded154,172 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 KPG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring: mounting been welded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 154,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring: mounting been welded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 149,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 149,206 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,790 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 128,788 miles

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment front two (2.5.A.1c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front two (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,080 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 113,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 95,292 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 95,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 74,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 51,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 51,760 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 40,251 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,496 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,496 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,914 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 29,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LX52 KPG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LX52 KPG, 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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LX52 KPG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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