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NA03 LWN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,413 mi
Last recorded90,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,413 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING CRACKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACE

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

BOTH REAR SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR DAMAGED

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 90,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed REAR BOOT (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING CRACKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACE

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED

BOTH REAR SHOCKER CASINGS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR DAMAGED

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,107 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 79,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,436 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,940 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,762 miles

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills .

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,607 miles

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,961 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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NA03 LWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NA03 LWN, 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 NA03 LWN registered?

NA03 LWN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is NA03 LWN safe to buy?

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