MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration
rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration
rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
heavy build up of oil on air intake hose connections
high level brake light has segment not working fully
perishing / cracking in o/s/f tyre sidewall
rear brake discs aged / worn / corroded
rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
slight distortion in n/s/f and n/s/r road wheel rim edges
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
heavy build up of oil on air intake hose connections
high level brake light has segment not working fully
n/s/f top suspension mount worn / noisy
perishing / cracking in o/s/f tyre sidewall
rear brake discs aged / worn / corroded
rear indicator bulbs faded in colour
slight distortion in n/s/f and n/s/r road wheel rim edges
Both front suspension wishbones,rear mounting bushes worn.
N/S/F bumper trims loose.
Oil level low
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear coil springs heavily corroded
Rear indicators whitening
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads wearing unevenly o/s pads worn very low / discs aged and worn
oil leak evident on turbo pipework / hoses
recommend replacing wiper blades
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake pads wearing unevenly o/s pads worn very low / discs aged and worn
oil leak evident on turbo pipework / hoses
recommend replacing wiper blades
undershield insecure and has slight damage / air intake ducting insecure / fouling in pulley area
BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACE WORN
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake discs all round have surface corrosion.
Both rear tyre treads deformed on inner.
Both rear tyres have nails in treads.
o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE03 LKU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YE03 LKU, 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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YE03 LKU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2003.
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