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AK03 UOC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,676 mi
Last recorded154,676 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UOC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 154,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 144,561 miles

E/M/L stays on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 144,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% high level (1.2.1c)

E/M/L stays on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,863 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 119,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,155 miles

Front No plate poor

N/S front tyre has cuts in side

Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front No plate poor

N/S front tyre has cuts in side

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,662 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDE WALL NO CORDS EXPOSED.

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,821 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUGT OF SHAPE.

WELDING ON CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 62,821 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO STEP ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUGT OF SHAPE.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WELDING ON CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,775 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 UOC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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