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PA03 OBB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 OBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,425 miles

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

Suspension slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 1 Sep 2023 84,964 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,957 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,758 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,090 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear inner disc pads due to desighn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,033 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,576 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 41,922 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate discolouring,,,,

Pass 28 May 2010 41,922 miles

rear number plate discolouring,,,,

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,078 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Jun 2006 16,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 16,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PA03 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PA03 OBB, 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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PA03 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is PA03 OBB safe to buy?

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