2003 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LA52 BTF
2003 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/02/2003. Recorded mileage 106,620 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1781cc
LA52 BTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 106,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LA52 BTF Mileage History
- 04/10/202298,296 mi
- 04/10/202298,296 mi
- 13/10/2023102,758 mi+4,462 mi
- 09/10/2024106,614 mi+3,856 mi
- 12/10/2024106,620 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA52 BTF 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 (LA52 BTF) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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