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LY03 OYX

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease on and around, possible pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 126,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 125,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 123,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 121,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 121,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,311 miles

NSF tyre cracking

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

NSF tyre cracking

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 May 2018 113,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 109,995 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 109,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 105,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 100,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 88,579 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 80,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 72,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 65,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,933 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2006 28,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OYX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

LY03 OYX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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