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S21 LVC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,992 mi
Last recorded172,992 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 LVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 172,992 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 167,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 148,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,598 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 126,651 miles

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

rear indicators discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,651 miles

rear indicators discolouring

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,563 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

traction control light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,744 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,419 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished in tread area

plastic under body covers

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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S21 LVC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S21 LVC, 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 S21 LVC registered?

S21 LVC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is S21 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 LVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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