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OU03 PBV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 173,403 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 162,651 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 162,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 158,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 153,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2017 149,304 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 144,154 miles

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

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 20 May 2015 137,611 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 137,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 127,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 118,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 118,793 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 108,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 100,131 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 10,029 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise, illuminosity of o/s front side light

Pass 26 May 2010 91,333 miles

Advise, cracks in o/s front door mirror.

Advise, o/s front side lamp illlumination.

Pass 22 May 2009 76,734 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 428,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,056 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 33,951 miles

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

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 PBV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

OU03 PBV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 PBV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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