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OV03 FCZ

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower windscreen cracked

both rear tyre treads are starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2017 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre treads are starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,473 miles

Front both front tyre treads are low on inside edges

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 102,473 miles

Front both front tyre treads are low on inside edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot in poor condition slight grease leak

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

both rear tyres perishing small splits in o/s/r tyre tread

engine undertray fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,984 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak from engine

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight grease leak from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,984 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak from engine

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight grease leak from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,953 miles

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

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

engine management light is on.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,872 miles

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)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,667 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,286 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 31,265 miles

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

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

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 FCZ 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 FCZ, 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 FCZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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