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LY03 MDE

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,963 mi
Last recorded135,963 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 135,963 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 135,873 miles

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)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

center exhaust mount broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front seat belt cover missing but belt still functions as it should

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

exhaust emission limits only just met

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front seat belt cover missing but belt still functions as it should

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

exhaust emission limits only just met

Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,975 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt clarsp cover missing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 117,955 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt clarsp cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 105,476 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,304 miles

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Sep 2013 9,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front pads wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,560 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 68,560 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MDE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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