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OV03 FOM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,946 mi
Last recorded151,946 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 151,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 107,850 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,850 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,144 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,589 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,504 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 FOM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

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

Is OV03 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 FOM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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