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OV03 GBF

2003 Audi A3

Cream Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 132,136 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken {middle clamp}

Fail 19 Jan 2018 132,132 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central exhaust clamp broken {middle clamp}

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,513 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 112,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,103 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 GBF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Cream with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

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

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