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OU03 BZF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

319,229 mi
Last recorded319,229 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BZF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 319,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 319,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 308,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 308,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 294,227 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 290,926 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 290,926 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing on cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 287,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 287,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure Not secure in base (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 275,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 275,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre link pipe rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 259,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 242,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 230,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 216,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 202,769 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer tread face

Pass 6 Apr 2013 177,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 152,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 137,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 137,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 124,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 104,281 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 104,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 50,048 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 BZF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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