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GF03 ETX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,897 mi
Last recorded164,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 164,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 164,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,309 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front d bushs on the anti roll bar slight play in them

Nearside Front Inner cv boot nearly perished threw

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

exhaust slight blow plus corroded around by the cat

Fail 23 Oct 2017 159,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot nearly perished threw

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 154,695 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded by the cat but not blowing at this time

Fail 21 Oct 2016 154,613 miles

Rear rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust corroded by the cat but not blowing at this time

Pass 27 Oct 2015 149,991 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 149,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner side wall as slight cracks

Pass 28 Oct 2014 145,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 145,427 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 133,533 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 56,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,302 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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GF03 ETX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GF03 ETX, 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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GF03 ETX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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