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M400 LKE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 40,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 37,404 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just meets min standard. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,457 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,997 miles

exhaust pins out of front hanger rubbers

Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust pins out of front hanger rubbers

Pass 1 May 2020 23,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,418 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,383 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 30,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 10,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 9,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 8,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 6,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,770 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 3,715 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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M400 LKE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M400 LKE, 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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What year was M400 LKE registered?

M400 LKE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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