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OU03DPF
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03DPF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
21
Passes
15
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 198,693 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 198,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating excessive travel in pedal (1.1.10 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking Above gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 194,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 191,577 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system detiorating
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system detiorating
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 189,603 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly detiorated
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 189,603 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly detiorated
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 185,855 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 185,855 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,391 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022 29 Jun 202625 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,713 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
17 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 177,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
27 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 177,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,520 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroding (near main bushes)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,353 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,046 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall
16 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,942 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016 29 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,656 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015 29 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,916 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014 29 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,916 MI
29 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,908 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 131,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 126,354 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012 29 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,780 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 29 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 114,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,802 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 105,802 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,676 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 90,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,550 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,442 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 29 Jun 202617 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,880 MI
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OU03DPF was registered on 2003-04-03
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