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OU03 NXF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,916 mi
Last recorded147,916 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 147,916 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, max (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 147,916 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, max (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 143,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 143,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,147 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 138,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2014 129,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,096 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 53,225 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,039 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 NXF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

OU03 NXF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 NXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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