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OU03 HCH

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,383 mi
Last recorded183,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 183,383 miles

rear brake pipes corroded chip windscreen offside all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 183,383 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded chip windscreen offside all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 175,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack arms

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

wish bone bushes perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 164,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack arms

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

wish bone bushes perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 152,924 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 152,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 144,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,420 miles

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

slight leak on front exhaust

Fail 14 Mar 2012 117,420 miles

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

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

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

slight leak on front exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2011 107,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 107,144 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,091 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2008 68,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 68,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,752 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 HCH 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 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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