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OV03 FAM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,947 miles

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)

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,424 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,446 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,246 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,246 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FAM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV03 FAM registered?

OV03 FAM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is OV03 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 FAM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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