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PF03 UVU

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 UVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 111,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 93,032 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,001 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

LEAK OUT OF AIR CON PIPE GOING ON BRAKE PIPES

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 92,001 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

LEAK OUT OF AIR CON PIPE GOING ON BRAKE PIPES

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,785 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 54,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,986 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,485 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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PF03 UVU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF03 UVU, 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 PF03 UVU registered?

PF03 UVU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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