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OW03 CFL

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 116,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear shocker corroded. general underbody corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,625 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 103,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes discs correoded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 93,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes discs correoded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,241 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs pitted.

Nail osr tyre.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,604 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 57,540 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,792 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,136 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 CFL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW03 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

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

Is OW03 CFL safe to buy?

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