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OU03 GJE

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 126,550 miles

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

Offside front brake pads starting to wear.

Offside rear tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 83,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,143 miles

nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,094 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,381 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,650 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,650 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GJE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

OU03 GJE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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