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BF03 GYU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 104,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,950 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 95,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and offside front also nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and offside front also nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,377 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,078 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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BF03 GYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF03 GYU, 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 BF03 GYU registered?

BF03 GYU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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