MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released When side lamps are on (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released When side lamps are on (1.2.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
exhaust backbox corroded
nearside rear tyre on tread limit
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
exhaust backbox corroded
nearside rear tyre on tread limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight bind on rear brakes
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV03 OPE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 AV03 OPE, 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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AV03 OPE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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