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OV03 GBU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,755 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear hub bearing slight play

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine lower mount split

no acceleration detected

no acceleration detected

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear hub bearing slight play

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine lower mount split

no acceleration detected

no acceleration detected

Pass 13 Aug 2016 124,408 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 124,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,323 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,863 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 116,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 116,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,711 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 101,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,188 miles

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

rear pads low.offside door trim loose

Fail 29 Jun 2006 75,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear pads low.offside door trim loose

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 GBU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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