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YE03 LKU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,891 mi
Last recorded176,891 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 176,891 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 May 2016 165,747 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 165,587 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 153,726 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes show deterioration

rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

Fail 5 May 2015 153,692 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 142,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 141,954 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 129,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,534 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 114,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,698 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,113 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,113 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,065 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 72,057 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,058 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 49,368 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,368 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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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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