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OV03 BZJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 BZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 148,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear bump stops detreated

exchaust clamp corrodied

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 126,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,929 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,666 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,653 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,822 miles

Near side front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 16,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,039 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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OV03 BZJ 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 88.2%.

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 OV03 BZJ, 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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OV03 BZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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