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PN03 OBB

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 OBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,935 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2014 116,181 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,215 miles

Advise on up and down play in offside front top suspension mounting

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,363 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

N/S/F trye on 2mm of tread and bald on inner edge, legal limit is 1.6mm

N/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F suspension lower arm, rear bush seperating

Play in N/S/F track rod end

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Up and down play in O/S/F suspension top mount

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake pads worn thin

N/S/F trye on 2mm of tread and bald on inner edge, legal limit is 1.6mm

N/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F suspension lower arm, rear bush seperating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in N/S/F track rod end

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Up and down play in O/S/F suspension top mount

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads worn thin

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre on 2mm of tread and bald on inner edge

N/S/R tyre on 2mm of tread, legal limit is 1.6mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F lower suspension arm, rear bush seperating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in N/S/F track rod end

Up and down play in O/S/F suspension top strut mount when vehuicle raised

Fail 25 Aug 2011 99,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,443 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,443 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,828 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 75,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

damage to nearside rear alloy wheel

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,112 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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PN03 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PN03 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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PN03 OBB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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