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PF52 OKA

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,591 mi
Last recorded200,591 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 OKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 200,591 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 200,591 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 195,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 189,283 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 189,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 174,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 173,978 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 157,674 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 157,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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 23 Nov 2015 143,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 143,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,191 miles

rear discs rusty

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,185 miles

front axle tread getting low

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front axle tread getting low

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2011 93,722 miles

rear discs showing signs of deteriation

Fail 11 Nov 2011 92,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear discs showing signs of deteriation

Pass 23 Oct 2010 84,405 miles

front axle tyre tread on limt for wear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,707 miles

n/s c/v boot starting to deteriate

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tread approaching limit

n/s front tyre on limit wearing dangerously low on inside

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,683 miles

o/s front tread approaching limit

n/s front tyre on limit wearing dangerously low on inside

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,839 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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PF52 OKA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PF52 OKA, 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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PF52 OKA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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