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VF03 LBY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,983 mi
Last recorded127,983 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 127,983 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 127,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

m.i.l. illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,346 miles

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

lower engine/gearbox stabiliser worn

Fail 28 Apr 2017 120,346 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

lower engine/gearbox stabiliser worn

Pass 6 May 2016 114,000 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 May 2016 113,996 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,832 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 100,465 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,334 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,355 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)

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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VF03 LBY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VF03 LBY, 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 VF03 LBY registered?

VF03 LBY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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