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OW03 CDY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,500 mi
Last recorded159,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 154,442 miles

Both head light images are poor

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 154,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both head light images are poor

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 148,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 142,410 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 142,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,787 miles

Both head light images are poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,820 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 121,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,576 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,520 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

heat shield resinates

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,270 miles

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

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly splitting

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,267 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front fog light n/w

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,361 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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OW03 CDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CDY, 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 CDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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