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OY03 LLM

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,117 mi
Last recorded153,117 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 153,117 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 153,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 150,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 147,552 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 136,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 136,113 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,088 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,604 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 16 Feb 2009 46,894 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti roll bar mounting point sleeves cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush inner sleeve cracked not resulting in excessive play

offside rear brake very slightly binding on

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,952 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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OY03 LLM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LLM, 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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OY03 LLM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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