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VF03 LZM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 LZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,973 miles

Coolant Leak And Coolant Level Low

Engine Covers Fitted

Engine Management Light On

Nail In N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 129,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant Leak And Coolant Level Low

Engine Covers Fitted

Engine Management Light On

Nail In N/S/R Tyre

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 123,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,629 miles

both n/s & o/s rear anti rollbar drop links slight play

slight play in rack inner joints

Fail 18 Feb 2013 117,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both n/s & o/s rear anti rollbar drop links slight play

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,055 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)

emits some smoke from exhaust not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread section.

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread section.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,396 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread section.

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread section.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,386 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,686 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LZM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

VF03 LZM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is VF03 LZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 LZM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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