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YR03 LPC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,721 mi
Last recorded116,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 LPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,377 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear trail arms deteriorated minor play bush

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and minor cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to all rear suspension components

slight brake pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,296 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 71,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Engine oil sump damaged/cracked. ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,525 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 32,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,168 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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YR03 LPC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YR03 LPC, 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

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What year was YR03 LPC registered?

YR03 LPC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is YR03 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 LPC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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