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OU03 MVW

2003 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,683 mi
Last recorded151,683 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi Cabriolet71,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 MVW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 151,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2016 151,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 146,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 128,572 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 118,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 118,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 101,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,274 miles

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

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

fluctuation on o/s/f brake reading

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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OU03 MVW is a 2003 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 71,114 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU03 MVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU03 MVW registered?

OU03 MVW is a 2003 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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