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OW03 CFF

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front head light pattern poor

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front head light pattern poor

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn low heavily worn inside edges 225/40r18

Fail 29 Dec 2016 118,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded solid & flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded solid & flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn low heavily worn inside edges 225/40r18

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,073 miles

Chips on screen

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2012 76,070 miles

NO spare-wheel/tyre.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NO spare-wheel/tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 67,581 miles

no spare wheel tyre

small chips in the sweep area of the offside wiper blade.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,956 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,333 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,815 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 CFF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CFF, 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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What year was OW03 CFF registered?

OW03 CFF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is OW03 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 CFF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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