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AO03 ULE

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,781 mi
Last recorded133,781 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,058 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

traction control light is illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,746 miles

Engine management light is on

Service sign shows

Pass 16 Jul 2016 113,806 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 108,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,208 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,330 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 29 Oct 2010 65,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,603 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 ULE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AO03 ULE, 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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AO03 ULE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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