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OU03 HGL

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,820 mi
Last recorded148,820 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 147,502 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working light unit missing (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tailgate (1.2.1b)

Central exhaust bracket mounting broken/rattling

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 140,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,507 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some distortion of nearside rear tyre(inner edge).

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,601 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,143 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,796 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear wiper split,engine oil low aprox 1 liter.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,853 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,853 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,181 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,474 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 HGL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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