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AK03 UOB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,661 mi
Last recorded142,661 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 142,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 23 May 2016 128,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2016 128,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,185 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,595 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,305 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 UOB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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