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VF03 LZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,410 mi
Last recorded49,410 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,004 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front corrosion around all suspension joints

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 29,802 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front rust and corrosion around front suspension joints

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens sightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 29,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative inopperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front rust and corrosion around front suspension joints

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens sightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring sections corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brakes corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 29,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not effecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not effecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all 4 tyres age related cracks

Pass 2 May 2017 28,073 miles

all 4 tyres age related cracks

Pass 5 May 2016 27,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,732 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 21,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 20,822 miles

Front and Rear tyres (all 4) side walls cracking badly

Pass 28 May 2009 19,543 miles

front and rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 May 2008 17,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,916 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 LZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LZT, 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

How do I check the history of VF03 LZT?

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What year was VF03 LZT registered?

VF03 LZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is VF03 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 LZT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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