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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LS03 FDPMOT history

LS03 FDP is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 236,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

LS03 FDP blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
236,931 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS03 FDP was last recorded at 236,931 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 3,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,277 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,654 miles
Average per year
11,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 236,931 miles
  • 2023 – 233,277 miles
  • 2021 – 226,988 miles
  • 2019 – 218,848 miles
  • 2018 – 198,300 miles
  • 2016 – 198,219 miles
  • 2015 – 186,342 miles
  • 2014 – 175,935 miles
  • 2013 – 164,099 miles
  • 2012 – 150,946 miles
  • 2011 – 138,461 miles
  • 2010 – 113,866 miles
  • 2009 – 78,513 miles
  • 2008 – 49,425 miles
  • 2007 – 27,580 miles
  • 2006 – 19,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail236,931 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEml

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail236,931 miles (+3,654)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,931 miles
    Test number
    611392028981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml

  2. Pass233,277 miles (+6,289)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    233,277 miles
    Test number
    302511671563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass226,988 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    226,988 miles
    Test number
    973699570270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail226,972 miles (+8,124)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,972 miles
    Test number
    241732670347
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass218,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    218,848 miles
    Test number
    172326409389
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  6. Fail218,848 miles (+10,001)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,848 miles
    Test number
    245718020836
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  7. Pass208,847 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    208,847 miles
    Test number
    782489575580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail208,819 miles (+10,519)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,819 miles
    Test number
    252951989961
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise head light lenses

  9. Pass198,300 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    198,300 miles
    Test number
    965010628892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail198,262 miles (+43)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,262 miles
    Test number
    502031585416
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Advise brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass198,219 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,219 miles
    Test number
    152572291985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail198,200 miles (+11,858)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,200 miles
    Test number
    147141996996
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam image (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam image (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass186,342 miles (+10,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    326884805202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass175,935 miles (+11,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    175,935 miles
    Test number
    625982704212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass164,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    164,099 miles
    Test number
    485390303258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail164,077 miles (+13,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,077 miles
    Test number
    546910703205
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass150,946 miles (+12,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,946 miles
    Test number
    305666602213
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

  18. Pass138,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    609767701225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,461 miles (+24,595)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    379346501446
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  20. Pass113,866 miles (+35,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    284747900236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    291336849403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,513 miles (+29,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    591716649172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,425 miles (+21,845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,425 miles
    Test number
    150651368188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,580 miles
    Test number
    814086957163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,573 miles (+7,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    534066157179
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail19,695 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,695 miles
    Test number
    502799256188
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,695 miles
    Test number
    961649456169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS03 FDP

Does LS03 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FDP expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FDP?
The MOT on LS03 FDP expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FDP done?
LS03 FDP was recorded at 236,931 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 11,973 miles a year.
Has LS03 FDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FDP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS03 FDP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 FDP find?
LS03 FDP failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 8 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 12 more.

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