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R16 LUD

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,993 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 121,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 113,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,030 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,286 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML on

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

traction control light on

n/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 57,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 57,614 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,046 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Crack alone the botton of the windscreen on N/S which is not in view.

O/S/R brake binding slighty

Rear washer not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,110 miles

Crack in windscreen along bottom on N/S.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,185 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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R16 LUD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R16 LUD, 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 R16 LUD registered?

R16 LUD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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