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LY03 KUK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,592 mi
Last recorded201,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 201,592 miles

Top engine cover insecure

heat shield insecure over exhaust box

Fail 23 Jan 2019 201,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

heat shield insecure over exhaust box

Pass 16 Apr 2018 197,244 miles

rear indicators starting to discolour

rear springs corroded

slight play detected in anti roll bar

Pass 27 Mar 2017 192,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 188,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 183,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 179,190 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 179,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 173,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 167,855 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 160,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 149,089 miles

chip in windscreen

rear washer not clearing screen

undershield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2010 149,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chip in windscreen

rear washer not clearing screen

undershield loose

Fail 4 Apr 2009 137,703 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 137,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 127,804 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 127,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 116,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 92,879 miles

spare tyre defective

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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LY03 KUK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY03 KUK, 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 LY03 KUK registered?

LY03 KUK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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