2003 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · LM03 ADZ
2003 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 165,465 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LM03 ADZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 165,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LM03 ADZ Mileage History
- 23/11/2023157,858 mi
- 30/10/2024162,604 mi+4,746 mi
- 06/11/2024162,626 mi+22 mi
- 08/12/2025165,451 mi+2,825 mi
- 15/12/2025165,465 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM03 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (LM03 ADZ) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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