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OU03 HFZ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,503 mi
Last recorded157,503 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 157,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,026 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 152,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,255 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight misty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hose slightly chafed before brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded after flexible hose by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed hose slightly chafed before brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded after flexible hose by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 128,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,750 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 120,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,871 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,742 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine light on

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,713 miles

near side rear tyre low close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs lipped

cover sills fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs lipped

cover sills fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,317 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

near side rear tyre pershing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front lower arm rear bushes pearishing

both front tyres wearing low

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,100 miles

slight water leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 66,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,392 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,135 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 32,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 HFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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