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NU03 LZW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 82,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catylitic convertor cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front lower bumper trim damaged but still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front lower bumper trim damaged but still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,903 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 71,750 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators illuminating but not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small gas leak at centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,439 miles

nearside rear tyre has posible sidewall runflat damage

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,911 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

Fail 4 Sep 2010 29,911 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 17,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,048 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 LZW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

NU03 LZW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is NU03 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 LZW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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