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VF03 LCJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,619 mi
Last recorded177,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 177,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearimg low

Nearside headlamp aim poor but producing pattern

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 177,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearimg low

Nearside headlamp aim poor but producing pattern

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 170,536 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 170,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 161,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,508 miles

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

front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

offside headlamp cleaning device requires adjustment

Fail 4 Feb 2014 148,508 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

offside headlamp cleaning device requires adjustment

Pass 10 Aug 2012 123,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 123,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 108,477 miles

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

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

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

Unable to test N/S/R adult belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to test O/S/R adult belt due to child seat fitted

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 97,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 58,334 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,484 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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VF03 LCJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VF03 LCJ, 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 VF03 LCJ registered?

VF03 LCJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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