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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LS03TOJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,895 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear before flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded part of casing missing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip offside front and central (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded part of casing missing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear before flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- general surface corrosion on underside components
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Coolant leak ()
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip offside front and central (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,640 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025 7 Jun 202614 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,962 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Number plate tilted.
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Number plate tilted.
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,124 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- general surface corrosion on all underside components
- Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
7 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- general surface corrosion on all underside components
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,832 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,394 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- advise headlamp polish
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise headlamp polish
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,880 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,856 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 7 Jun 202617 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,108 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,931 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,883 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015 7 Jun 202619 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,475 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,631 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,850 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
21 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,741 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,858 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
18 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,162 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,244 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 7 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,996 MI
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LS03TOJ was registered on 2003-05-17
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