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AK03 UOM

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,874 mi
Last recorded163,874 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 163,874 miles

exhaust cat section has slight blow corroding at rear

n/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play on limit of acceptable play

o/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening

slight oil leaks on rear of engine

Fail 23 Apr 2014 163,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust cat section has slight blow corroding at rear

n/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play on limit of acceptable play

o/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening

slight oil leaks on rear of engine

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,402 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack slightly

exhaust rear silencer outer cover weakening

Fail 12 Apr 2013 152,400 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack slightly

both rear brake discs wearing uneven with rusty pitting on inner faces

exhaust rear silencer outer cover weakening

slight exhaust blow on cat section at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2012 143,844 miles

both front side lights dull

exhaust cat section weakening and has slight blow

exhaust rear silencer weakening outer cover

n/s/f tyre wearing slight low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc rusty/pitting on inner face

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing uneven

Fail 17 Apr 2012 143,836 miles

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

both front side lights dull

exhaust cat section weakening and has slight blow

exhaust rear silencer weakening outer cover

n/s/f tyre wearing slight low on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc rusty/pitting on inner face

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers and cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2011 137,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake disc wearing uneven on inner face

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking slightly in centre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2011 137,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r brake disc wearing uneven on inner face

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking slightly in centre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2010 131,443 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 131,437 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 124,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded and getting thin, pads ok and performance ok

Pass 9 Apr 2009 124,596 miles

both front brake discs corroded and getting thin, pads ok and performance ok

Pass 9 Apr 2008 112,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,603 miles

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)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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 UOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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