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AY03 OMF

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,274 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 144,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,110 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 127,898 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,014 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush cracking

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 31 Jan 2012 120,849 miles

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

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

n/s/f wishbone bush cracking

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,035 miles

advise rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,286 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,269 miles

brakes not tested in rbt. decel test only.

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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AY03 OMF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY03 OMF, 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 AY03 OMF registered?

AY03 OMF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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