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OU03 BCX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,564 mi
Last recorded162,564 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 162,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 162,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,819 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 136,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 114,503 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 114,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,447 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,375 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing to edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 32,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,619 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 BCX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue 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 OU03 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

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

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