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NH03 LYF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 119,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on /oil degraded

Fail 15 May 2018 119,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light and service light on/ oil degraded and low

Pass 9 Feb 2017 106,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,467 miles

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

body, underside and components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

body, underside and components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 87,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,808 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,660 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,482 miles

1 clamp on exhaust sleeve rotten

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,853 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,511 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 33,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,039 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 15,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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NH03 LYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NH03 LYF, 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 NH03 LYF registered?

NH03 LYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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