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GK03 PYH

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 PYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 119,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 118,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.52 % co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to the distorted projected beam pattern and opaque lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,009 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 115,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , wheel alignment may be required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 113,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.96 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.44 % co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 2.00% co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the opaque lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lense opaque and requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge , wheel alignment may be required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,759 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 88,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e.m.l light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,364 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,364 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,373 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Har to hold steady RPM engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

Oil leak breather hose.

Fail 22 Apr 2012 77,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Har to hold steady RPM engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade split at end.

Oil leak breather hose.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,399 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,643 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

plastic skirts fitted

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine man light on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,178 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 37,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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GK03 PYH is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GK03 PYH, 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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GK03 PYH is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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