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PN03 ORX

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 152,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 142,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 124,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,468 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,464 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 93,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 86,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 83,387 miles

Headlamp lenses misted and starting to affect light output slightly

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low, 3MM in places (225/40R18)

Fail 28 May 2014 83,387 miles

Headlamp lenses misted and starting to affect light output slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low, 3MM in places (225/40R18)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,086 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2013 75,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perished

rear discs worn & corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 72,957 miles

rear discs pitted & rusty

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 65,369 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all discs slightly worn & corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r shock damp

small dent n/s/f inner rim

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,966 miles

all discs slightly worn & corroding

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r shock damp

small dent n/s/f inner rim

Pass 29 May 2008 59,737 miles

inner cvs loose

Fail 29 May 2008 59,737 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner cvs loose

Pass 31 May 2007 56,627 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2007 56,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,065 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 ORX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ORX, 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 PN03 ORX registered?

PN03 ORX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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