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OU03 PFX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 PFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 144,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer supported by cable ties but secure.

Fail 15 May 2018 144,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly Top strut mount. (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly Top strut mount. (2.5.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer supported by cable ties but secure.

Pass 25 May 2017 133,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 124,033 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,689 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 55,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 55,324 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,074 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

no h i d light wash fitted

slight corrosion on both front inner discs

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

no h i d light wash fitted

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on both front inner discs

Pass 24 May 2011 64,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,009 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,695 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 37,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,245 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 PFX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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