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OU03 FXT

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,501 mi
Last recorded154,501 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 154,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 143,772 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 131,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 131,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 118,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 118,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,782 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 108,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 7 Jul 2015 97,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,166 miles

front tyres worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,117 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 56,887 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 56,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 53,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 49,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,011 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 32,011 miles

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

front wipers noisey recommend replacment

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 FXT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FXT, 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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What year was OU03 FXT registered?

OU03 FXT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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