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AV03 ORL

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,304 mi
Last recorded68,304 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ORL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable surface rust (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,244 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,069 miles

engine man light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,387 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,379 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Nov 2011 46,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,563 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 42,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2009 39,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,577 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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AV03 ORL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV03 ORL, 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 AV03 ORL registered?

AV03 ORL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 ORL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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