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OY03 LHJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 118,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 104,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,006 miles

Bonnet support strut doesn’t hold weight of bonnet

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp misty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 97,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper split

Bonnet support strut doesn’t hold weight of bonnet

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp misty

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,964 miles

front top strut mounts slight play.

slight moisture n/s headlight.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,896 miles

both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,124 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,751 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,751 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,039 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)

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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OY03 LHJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY03 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY03 LHJ registered?

OY03 LHJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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