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OU03 AHF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 AHF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,525 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 127,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2012 111,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,640 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,638 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 17 Oct 2007 54,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,941 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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OU03 AHF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU03 AHF, 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 OU03 AHF registered?

OU03 AHF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OU03 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 AHF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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