CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU03 AOL

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,257 mi
Last recorded141,257 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 AOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 141,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs piitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 141,241 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass has product obscuring view. (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper binding.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 138,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,910 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 133,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 132,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 118,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,398 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,001 miles

Footbrake pedal travel long, & slightly 'spongy'.

Rear brake disc quite heavily corroded, worn.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,995 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,937 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE TREAD DEPTH LIMITS IN PLACES.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,986 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU03 AOL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU03 AOL, 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

How do I check the history of OU03 AOL?

You can check the full history of OU03 AOL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU03 AOL registered?

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

Is OU03 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 AOL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU03 AOL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU03 AOL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.