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RA03 LMY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 82,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 82,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 77,392 miles

both front side window excessively tinted

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2012 77,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front side window excessively tinted

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,861 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 76,015 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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RA03 LMY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA03 LMY, 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 RA03 LMY registered?

RA03 LMY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is RA03 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 LMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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