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NU03 LZK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 139,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,590 miles

Both rear tyres are more heavily worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,190 miles

under tray slight insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2013 122,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under tray slight insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2012 110,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 72,840 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,952 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,033 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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NU03 LZK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NU03 LZK, 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 NU03 LZK registered?

NU03 LZK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is NU03 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 LZK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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