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OV03 FBF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 112,608 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear brake slightly stiff to turn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

front reg cracked

handbrake lever button loose

Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at calliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush split resulting in slight movement

Offside Front wiperblade streaking

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split resulting in slight movement

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

headlamps cloudy

rear tyres under inflated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 104,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,390 miles

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

both rear tyre worn at the inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,389 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyre worn at the inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant level low

inner edge of both front tyre treads getting worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,809 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,249 miles

front discs corrosion present

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,833 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 FBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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