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OE03 JHK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,860 mi
Last recorded165,860 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 JHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 165,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,201 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 154,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 135,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 121,887 miles

slight grease leak from nearside front outer CV gaiter - no visible damage

Fail 19 Jan 2013 98,738 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 98,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,933 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,276 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,276 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,280 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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OE03 JHK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE03 JHK, 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 OE03 JHK registered?

OE03 JHK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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