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DE03 OJD

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OJD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 89,747 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 89,747 miles

All direction indicators not working NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,378 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative epc / parking brake lamp effective - slight (1.7 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction e p c light on (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc worn, pitted or scored - slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective worn slight - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has limited damping effect / and upper attachment worn / movement slight - always change in pairs - ( required soon ) (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn / split - ( slight ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - ( nearside slight ) (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre - worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn / cracked / movement - ( slight ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output - ( dull / condensation / mist ) (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt - ( slight ) (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel all brakes require attention soon - ( slight ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low limit - ( required soon ) (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear - sub frame bushes worn slight - ( including rear axle bushes slight worn / movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,096 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault - both - voltage / current - history code - ( no fault showing - engine management light on mixture too lean bank 1 - catalytic converter below / exceeded - original limit ) (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output - ( dull / condensation / mist ) (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt - ( slight ) (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all wheels - front and rear are 225 / 45 / r 17 - ( only one tyre is required offside rear ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel all brakes require attention soon - ( slight ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low limit - ( required soon ) (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault driver side airbag / igniter - voltage / current - history code - ( no fault showing ) (5.4.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear - sub frame bushes worn slight - ( including rear axle bushes slight worn / movement ) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all wipers worn - slight (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,168 miles

Engine light illuminated

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 May 2012 49,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 19 Apr 2011 41,479 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 38,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,609 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 29,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,091 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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DE03 OJD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE03 OJD, 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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DE03 OJD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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