CarVerify

Free Car Check

GCZ 4603

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,295 mi
Last recorded146,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 4603
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 146,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,814 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 119,982 miles

Nearside rear shock cover broken

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear shock cover broken

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,696 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,058 miles

offside steering arm slightly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2013 101,016 miles

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

offside steering arm slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 91,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,465 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,409 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,409 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GCZ 4603 is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCZ 4603, 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 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCZ 4603?

You can check the full history of GCZ 4603 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GCZ 4603 registered?

GCZ 4603 is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 4603 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 4603 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCZ 4603 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GCZ 4603. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.