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GK03 TEA

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,720 mi
Last recorded141,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 TEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 141,720 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 141,720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012
Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,418 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 116,228 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 discs corroded

ribbed belt deteriorated

stone chips to screen

Fail 17 Jun 2011 116,228 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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 discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6/2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

oil level low

rear wiper split

ribbed belt deteriorated

slight play in o/s/f d mount bush

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 98,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 3mm

stone chips to screen

Fail 8 Jul 2008 89,560 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 3mm

rear pads wearing thin

stone chips to screen

Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 72,263 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 TEA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TEA, 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 TEA registered?

GK03 TEA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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