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GF03 WFP

2003 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,854 mi
Last recorded184,854 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 WFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 184,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 181,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 178,695 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 178,695 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 175,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 169,967 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,914 miles

chip windescreen

oil leak engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 144,574 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 144,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 141,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 141,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 132,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2015 132,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

epc light on

Pass 27 May 2014 124,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers split

center exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 27 May 2014 124,380 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split

center exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 117,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2013 117,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2012 109,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 102,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2009 86,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 79,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 1 May 2007 70,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,592 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 WFP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF03 WFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF03 WFP registered?

GF03 WFP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is GF03 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 WFP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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