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RA03 LYH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 LYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,035 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 142,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (part of the wishbone) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2016
Fail 16 Sep 2015 123,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside (8.2.3)

Charge lamp on

MIL lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,492 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE IS CORRODED

THE CAR AS A ESP SWITCH LAMP IS ALUMINATED NOT KNOWN IF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAULT OR ESP FAULT

Fail 23 Aug 2014 130,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE IS CORRODED

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

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

THE CAR AS A ESP SWITCH LAMP IS ALUMINATED NOT KNOWN IF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAULT OR ESP FAULT

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 24 Aug 2013 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,051 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 108,809 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges alignment check and adjust advised

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2011 108,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges alignment check and adjust advised

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

Pass 5 May 2010 96,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,865 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 May 2009 85,264 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,884 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 45,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 45,355 miles

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

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 LYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LYH, 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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RA03 LYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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