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LY03 OBB

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

186,243 mi
Last recorded186,243 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 OBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 186,243 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 186,243 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 181,322 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 181,310 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 172,933 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 167,964 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 163,880 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 163,880 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 144,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,738 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 135,738 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,326 miles

n/s/r inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,096 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,165 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 99,163 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,543 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,766 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,318 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,672 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 16,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 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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