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AK03 OYP

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,985 mi
Last recorded145,985 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,812 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 140,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 131,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 116,509 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,156 miles

10% centre brake light in-op

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

10% centre brake light in-op

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs rust lipped.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rust lipped.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,403 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,150 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 OYP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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