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EA03 GNP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,598 mi
Last recorded196,598 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 GNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 196,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 186,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2016 186,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2015 176,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2014 168,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 15 Dec 2014 168,009 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

offside front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 158,600 miles

both rear indicators faded in colour

offside front suspension lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 150,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 142,953 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 134,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 125,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 125,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 117,396 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 117,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 109,248 miles

n/s front pads low.

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Feb 2007 93,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,622 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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EA03 GNP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EA03 GNP, 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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EA03 GNP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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