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GJ03 XUM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,340 mi
Last recorded188,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 188,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 188,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 185,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 185,160 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel handbrake leaver (9.3.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 184,205 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe has multiple small holes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

major engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 168,261 miles

nearside front brake pad worn to legal limit

nearside washer jets not working

Fail 8 Mar 2017 168,261 miles

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

nearside front brake pad worn to legal limit

nearside washer jets not working

Pass 2 Mar 2016 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tunnel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 19 Feb 2016 149,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking vacuum pump on side of cylinder head (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tunnel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tunnel bushes poor

Fail 7 Mar 2015 132,264 miles

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tunnel bushes poor

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 115,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,648 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,053 miles

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

some wear in o/s & n/s/f brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,879 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,640 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 43,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 34,260 miles

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

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 XUM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XUM, 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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GJ03 XUM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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