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OY03 FEV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 FEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 62,607 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (nearside of rack) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,689 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,245 miles

Adjustment to hand brake required.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 50,845 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,852 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,515 miles

coolant leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,965 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,628 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,592 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,492 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,453 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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OY03 FEV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

OY03 FEV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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