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OV03KBJ
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV03KBJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 30 Mar 2027
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
21
Passes
13
Failures
61.76%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,987 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 149,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,130 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,335 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level high.
6 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,335 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level high.
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,811 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise Possible o/s/r Trailing Arm bolt through bush lose (more investigation required)
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 139,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise Possible o/s/r Trailing Arm bolt through bush lose (more investigation required)
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,872 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Excess Smoke At 3000 rpm (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,880 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,931 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021 3 Jul 202611 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,689 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,609 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of exhaust middle clamp
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- condition of front brake discs
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of front brake discs
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- condition of exhaust middle clamp
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,290 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust middle clamp insecure
- condition of front brake discs
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of front brake discs
- exhaust middle clamp insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,588 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,190 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
3 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,615 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 3 Jul 202629 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,063 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,737 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,910 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
11 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,931 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 3 Jul 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,882 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,764 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2009 3 Jul 202629 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 3,206 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008 3 Jul 20262 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,603 MI
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OV03KBJ was registered on 2003-05-21
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