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GD03 OJV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,024 mi
Last recorded116,024 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 OJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,024 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper split and smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner sidewall) close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper split and smearing

oil filler cap broken

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,524 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,505 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,209 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,389 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,744 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,637 miles

engine management light on

r/n/s tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

r/n/s tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,350 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,350 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front pads low

rad leaking onto under tray

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,969 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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GD03 OJV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GD03 OJV, 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 GD03 OJV registered?

GD03 OJV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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