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OV03 LBG

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,890 miles

EML light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML light on

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,546 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,546 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,848 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 88,848 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,141 miles

OFFSIDE REAR GAITER WORN & LEAKING GREASE .

Pass 10 Jul 2011 45,884 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED .

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,373 miles

Front disc`s wearing thin

Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,373 miles

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

Front disc`s wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 33,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,324 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 13 Jul 2006 16,464 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 LBG 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 64.7%.

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

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