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OU03 BWA

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,412 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,556 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,458 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,222 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread. 195/65/r15-91V

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,504 miles

Exhaust has part of system deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,504 miles

Exhaust has part of system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,550 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades metal strip adrift from its original blade arm seating, recomend new blades as may cause scratches on windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,779 miles

slight damage on front no plate

Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage on front no plate

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,866 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,011 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 BWA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 BWA, 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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OU03 BWA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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