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AK03 OXG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,145 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,114 miles

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

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

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tryes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,225 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,819 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,819 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,196 miles

centre box broken on welds still supported via lower support

Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,530 miles

1) Rear of front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,746 miles

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 OXG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK03 OXG?

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What year was AK03 OXG registered?

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

Is AK03 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 OXG shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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