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LY03 MBF

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Nail also in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Excessive play in inner track rod joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,119 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,660 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,794 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,591 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 18,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,920 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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LY03 MBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 MBF registered?

LY03 MBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is LY03 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 MBF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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