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MF03 LLZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 LLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,108 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 114,104 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 104,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,819 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,206 miles

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

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

1 Bulb not working on high level brake light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,063 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,063 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,548 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S front tyre @ approx 2.5mm tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,548 miles

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

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S front tyre @ approx 2.5mm tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,647 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 70,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front & rear brake pads getting low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,804 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,802 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low

N/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

os handbrake cable slightly split

slight movement in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,655 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,617 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LLZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF03 LLZ, 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 LLZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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