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OU03 FNT

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,606 mi
Last recorded162,606 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 162,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has previous puncher repaire

Oil leak Under gearbox ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,937 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has previous puncher repaire

Oil leak Under engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 150,857 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has previous puncher repaire

Oil leak Under engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,752 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Near steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 132,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Near steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,450 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)

Propshaft rear coupler worn.

The windscreen has light scratches on the n/s.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,450 miles

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

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

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)

Propshaft rear coupler worn.

The windscreen has light scratches on the n/s.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,248 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 18 Mar 2010 66,111 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre right on legal limit(225/45/17y)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,272 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner braking surface

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,272 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner braking surface

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,643 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,104 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FNT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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