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MT03 OUC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 OUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 167,030 miles

Slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 167,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 163,353 miles

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 163,353 miles

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 163,232 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,330 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 131,328 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,478 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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MT03 OUC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT03 OUC, 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 MT03 OUC registered?

MT03 OUC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MT03 OUC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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