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OU03 RZH

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,491 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested R/SUS BROKEN (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn R/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 123,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 119,983 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 116,935 miles

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

rear suspension arms/mounts coroded,offside rear shock coroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust mount broken, rear suspension/subframe slightly corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust mount broken, rear suspension/sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,246 miles

exhaust mount broken, rear suspension/sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,241 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,686 miles

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)

engine managment lamp on

slight dampness to the steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,792 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,553 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2008 45,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,384 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,384 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

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 RZH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

OU03 RZH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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