MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front N/S & O/S Headlamps have become cloudy with age
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front N/S & O/S Headlamps have become cloudy with age
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on brake pipe has become swollen, which may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamps, O/S & N/S Becoming cloudy with age. N/S suffering from the effects of condensation, Beam pattern unchanged.
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords now visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamps, O/S & N/S Becoming cloudy with age. N/S suffering from the effects of condensation, Beam pattern unchanged.
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside rear tyre going out of shape
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r inner edge slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY03 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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