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NA03 UOB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,083 mi
Last recorded168,083 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 UOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 168,083 miles

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 154,704 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test danglies from mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test in zone a sticker 60mm ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 140,071 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 139,620 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported lambder (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 127,124 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front 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 Lower Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,434 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,829 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

rear disc worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

rear disc worn

Pass 6 Mar 2010 81,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,268 miles

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

sun visor clip missing

Fail 25 Mar 2008 77,649 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 69,396 miles

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front tyre split and worn

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,714 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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NA03 UOB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 NA03 UOB, 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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NA03 UOB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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