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AO03 UKW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,574 mi
Last recorded172,574 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UKW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 172,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,603 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 159,603 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 146,069 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 127,362 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

all brake discs rusted

Fail 9 May 2009 109,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 109,908 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 90,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 51,840 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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AO03 UKW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO03 UKW, 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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What year was AO03 UKW registered?

AO03 UKW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AO03 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 UKW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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