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MF03 LHP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,405 mi
Last recorded197,405 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 LHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 197,405 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 180,291 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 180,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 167,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 140,371 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 135,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn slightly unevenly

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn slightly unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer skin of back box corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs especially inner face corroded and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,404 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder worn slightly unevenly

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn slightly unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer skin of back box corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs especially inner face corroded and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 69,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,780 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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MF03 LHP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF03 LHP, 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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MF03 LHP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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