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GJ03 XTV

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 XTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 166,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,360 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 151,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 128,140 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

nearside front inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 12 May 2014 128,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

nearside front inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front headlight dim

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,871 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp aim patten dim

n/s mirror glass loose

Fail 23 Apr 2012 121,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s headlamp aim patten dim

n/s mirror glass loose

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,147 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 109,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 109,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 106,681 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,466 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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GJ03 XTV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ03 XTV, 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 GJ03 XTV registered?

GJ03 XTV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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