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AK03 OWV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension/exhaust/underbody/front disc's getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust/front and rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlamps tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 120,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear disks corroded

Rear fog light tel tel worn

Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,331 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear disks corroded

Rear fog light tel tel worn

Pass 23 Dec 2017 103,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,076 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,075 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle running on 3 cylinders (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion front rear suspention verry rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,184 miles

Centre Exhaust hanger broken away

EM light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust, Adjuster missing (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust hanger broken away

EM light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,010 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,437 miles

O/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres perished 195/65/15

Slight blow from exhaust clamp

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on dash

O/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres perished 195/65/15

Slight blow from exhaust clamp

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 56,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,449 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 48,449 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,584 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 23,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AK03 OWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK03 OWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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