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OU03 TVM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,940 mi
Last recorded226,940 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 226,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 209,056 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Under-trays fitted

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 195,836 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 195,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 177,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2012 162,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust bracket broken

front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

Fail 27 Dec 2012 162,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Dec 2011 146,778 miles

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

Oil leak

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

plastic undertray broken and held with strap

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2011 146,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

plastic undertray broken and held with strap

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2011 132,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

holder stuck on windscreen

oil leak

under tray damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2010 117,430 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 117,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 111,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 110,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 89,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,176 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)

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

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 TVM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

OU03 TVM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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