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SE03 LSY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,922 mi
Last recorded176,922 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 LSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,922 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 176,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly miss shaped (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog light broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,179 miles

n/s/r shock absorber slightly soft

Pass 25 Aug 2012 117,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 103,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,021 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,504 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,073 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,459 miles

Air bag light on

N/s/r shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,962 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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SE03 LSY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SE03 LSY, 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 SE03 LSY registered?

SE03 LSY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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