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GD03 OJY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,161 mi
Last recorded170,161 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 OJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 170,161 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Apr 2019 170,161 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2018 167,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in very poor condition, has nail in tread and various cuts (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 167,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in very poor condition, has nail in tread and various cuts (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 163,541 miles

eml illuminated

exhaust corroded

oil misting on turbo feed pipe

rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 27 Feb 2017 163,540 miles

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

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

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

eml illuminated

exhaust corroded

oil misting on turbo feed pipe

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2016 158,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 153,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 141,338 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 128,317 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 128,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 114,883 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,496 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,227 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 OJY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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