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ML03 OPZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,018 mi
Last recorded96,018 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 OPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,521 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 74,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,739 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,732 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 28,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,868 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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ML03 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML03 OPZ, 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 ML03 OPZ registered?

ML03 OPZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is ML03 OPZ safe to buy?

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