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BN03 OGB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OGB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 74,928 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,918 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,227 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,448 miles

both front cv gaiters slight leak of grease

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,445 miles

both front cv gaiters slight leak

offside rear coil spring corroded still complete

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,207 miles

both front cv gaiters slight leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,998 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,387 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,060 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish,cord/ply not visable,would recommend replacing.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,205 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 7,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,168 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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BN03 OGB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BN03 OGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 OGB registered?

BN03 OGB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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