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GK03 PYT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,692 mi
Last recorded141,692 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 PYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 141,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning non obligatory stop lamp (high level stop light) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shock absorber mounting/bush has vertical movement, only just meets MOT requirements (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shock absorber mounting/bush has vertical movement, only just meets MOT requirements (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 139,265 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommended (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s ans o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s ans o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,899 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 95,898 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both repeator indicators & n/s/r indiactor bulbs faded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit & cut in tread

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit & perished/splitting at sidewall/shoulder

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,353 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,073 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,227 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

part of centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,347 miles

Part of centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Part of centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,584 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,064 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 15,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,428 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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GK03 PYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GK03 PYT, 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 GK03 PYT registered?

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

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