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OU03 GXB

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,641 mi
Last recorded147,641 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 147,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody surface corrsion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 128,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 123,649 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the treads.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 123,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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 Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both rear tyres have cracking in the treads.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 117,326 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp casing broken but still in working order

Pass 16 May 2016 111,099 miles

front headlamp lenses worn

Fail 11 May 2016 111,023 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 107,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,285 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 93,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,838 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported sufficiently

front registration plate has a stone chip but ok for mot

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,838 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported sufficiently

front registration plate has a stone chip but ok for mot

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,826 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,127 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 GXB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

OU03 GXB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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