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OW03 BGU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 162,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 150,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 143,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,290 miles

Oil Leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 129,037 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 128,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 128,905 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 124,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 115,410 miles

Engine management & traction control warning lights on

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 115,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine management & traction control warning lights on

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

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 26 Nov 2010 106,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,258 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Engine management lamp on. Bonnet catch stiff.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Light wear on all brake discs.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,563 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,952 miles

Advise front washer jets hitting screen at the bottom.

off side front seat, easy entery not sliding forward.

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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OW03 BGU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OW03 BGU, 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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OW03 BGU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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