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PK03 ORW

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 ORW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 138,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 132,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,461 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 30 Oct 2020 109,287 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,922 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides , lenses contaminated . (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Wiper splitting .

Pass 9 May 2018 85,594 miles

Brake pedal travel .

Dash shows service required.

Headlamp lenses faded making patterns poor

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 77,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat. (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake disc corrosion.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 69,368 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides and osr. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 69,368 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both sides. (3.5.1k)

1 L engine oil.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded including rear box. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides and osr. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 63,087 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Slight bind O/S rear.

Pass 10 May 2014 57,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 May 2014 57,647 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front and rear disc's corroded.

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

O/S/F brake bind.

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

oil topped up.

Fail 2 May 2013 54,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

oil topped up.

Pass 4 May 2012 49,309 miles

O/S mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2011 45,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 42,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2010 42,028 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,226 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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PK03 ORW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK03 ORW, 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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PK03 ORW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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