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OV03 FCD

2003 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FCD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,173 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,173 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,640 miles

esp light staying on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp is slightly insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,422 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 36,966 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,412 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 FCD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

OV03 FCD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is OV03 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 FCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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