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AF03 LNZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

218,490 mi
Last recorded218,490 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 218,490 miles

1 bulb (led?) of 3rd brake light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses faded, condensation in n/s, beam images poor

brake pedal feels spongy/soft

exhaust pipe from centre pipe to back box corroded/holed and slight blow by back box

factory covers fitted

n/s/r tyre slight wear/stepped inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly low, worn lower outer edge and cracking/perished

rear brake discs rusty/dull

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating at ends to flexi's

rear tyres cracked/perished

slight roughness when n/s/f wheel spun, bearing?

Pass 20 Jan 2020 214,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 214,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 211,840 miles

both headlight lenses misty

Fail 14 Jan 2019 211,840 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlight lenses misty

Pass 13 Jan 2018 209,622 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 209,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 208,383 miles

both headlamp lenses misty

Pass 19 Jan 2016 207,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 204,541 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 185,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 165,073 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 165,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2012 144,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 14 Jan 2011 125,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,509 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 105,874 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2010 105,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,928 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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AF03 LNZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF03 LNZ, 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 AF03 LNZ registered?

AF03 LNZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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