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P333 LNG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 LNG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 128,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 106,208 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 67,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,613 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,309 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 27,309 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,777 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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P333 LNG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P333 LNG, 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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P333 LNG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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