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OU03 FMK

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,662 mi
Last recorded198,662 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 198,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 192,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 187,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 183,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 180,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 174,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 174,846 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 171,769 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 171,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded/scored,

Pass 21 Mar 2014 166,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 166,771 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 161,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 161,725 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 22 Mar 2012 156,527 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cuts in wall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 156,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cuts in wall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 151,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear tyres worn on sides /both front tyres cuts in wall front reg plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 147,617 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall. some wear in both front top mounting cups. rear discs surface corrosion. oil level low.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 147,616 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall. some wear in both front top mounting cups. rear discs surface corrosion. oil level low.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 144,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 137,369 miles

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

slight smell of diesel under bonnet. No leak visible

Pass 3 Apr 2007 102,543 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,629 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 FMK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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