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GF03 EWE

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,182 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly binding

o/s/f headlight pattern slightly faint

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,386 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,209 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,353 miles

n/s indicater flashing fast intermittently

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,985 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 44,983 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,158 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 EWE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF03 EWE, 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 GF03 EWE registered?

GF03 EWE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is GF03 EWE safe to buy?

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