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OV03 HGY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,367 mi
Last recorded156,367 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 HGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint in middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside window screen has crack not in few to driver

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 156,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint in middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside window screen has crack not in few to driver

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 152,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 152,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All round (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 152,737 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All round (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 116,440 miles

All brake flexi ferrules corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Several bulbs not working in high level brake light

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,774 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit (225/45x17

Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all four tyres worn close to legal limit (225/45x17

Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,029 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges & close too legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,362 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)

nsf tyre has kerbing damage but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,118 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 HGY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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