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PL03 OAN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 111,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,582 miles

slight oil leak.possibly from gearbox.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,780 miles

rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,247 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,115 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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PL03 OAN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL03 OAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 OAN registered?

PL03 OAN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is PL03 OAN safe to buy?

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