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OV03 NEJ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,728 mi
Last recorded148,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 NEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 148,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 127,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 116,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn heavy on outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,698 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 107,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 99,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

slight deterioration in inner wishbone bushes o/s & n/s

slight kink in o/s rear brake pipe

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

slight deterioration in inner wishbone bushes o/s & n/s

slight kink in o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,594 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,578 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 77,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,680 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 46,600 miles

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

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

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 NEJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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