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OY03 BXL

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 BXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 155,350 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn on inner face, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted on inner face, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 128,296 miles

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

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

offside parking brake cable outer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 116,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,857 miles

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

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,857 miles

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,283 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,660 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads out of shape

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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OY03 BXL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY03 BXL, 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 OY03 BXL registered?

OY03 BXL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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