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LS03FDP
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration LS03FDP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 236,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 233,277 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 226,988 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 226,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 218,848 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper damaged
30 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 218,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front bumper damaged
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 208,847 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020 6 Jun 202617 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 208,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise head light lenses
20 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,300 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Advise brake slightly binding
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 198,219 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 198,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam image (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam image (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 186,342 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,935 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 164,099 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 164,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 150,946 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,461 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 138,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 113,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011 6 Jun 202626 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,513 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202626 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,425 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2009 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,580 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
8 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,695 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 19,695 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS03FDP was registered on 2003-04-30
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