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OU03 NKS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,377 mi
Last recorded142,377 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 142,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 140,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

crack in lower screen, but out of drivers view

Pass 26 Mar 2021 137,202 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever suggests it requires adjusmtent

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroed around bush mountings, would advise treatment to prevent further decay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavily worn on edges and very close to limit, would advise changing these asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen cracked across middle, but not in drivers view

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,550 miles

Crack n centre lower screen (not in driver's view)

Fail 19 Dec 2019 131,550 miles

Crack n centre lower screen (not in driver's view)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,070 miles

Crack in lower centre screen, but not (yet) in drivers view

Handbrake lever travel suggests that it requires adjusment

OSR brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning to relaxed

Temp repair to OSF inner cv boot

Fail 23 Nov 2018 123,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Crack in lower centre screen, but not (yet) in drivers view

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Handbrake lever travel suggests that it requires adjusment

OSR brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning to relaxed

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

Temp repair to OSF inner cv boot

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,414 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 101,779 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on top of silencer box (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no fuel cap fitted (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,923 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,654 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,168 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,158 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NKS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 NKS registered?

OU03 NKS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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