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OV03 FBL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,141 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 78,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,666 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,666 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,334 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,334 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 59,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,206 miles

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 29 Aug 2009 43,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,032 miles

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 31 Aug 2006 29,714 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 FBL 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 72.2%.

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 FBL, 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 OV03 FBL registered?

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

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