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PG03 LHZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 LHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 125,266 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2018 125,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front head lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,032 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge (on limit)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 99,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 99,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,495 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,394 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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PG03 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PG03 LHZ, 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 PG03 LHZ registered?

PG03 LHZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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