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GL03 FEU

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240,144 mi
Last recorded240,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 FEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 240,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Old Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 240,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Old Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 231,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 223,507 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 223,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 210,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm has slight play too (recommend to change) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 198,031 miles

Front Under guards fitted

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 198,031 miles

Front Under guards fitted

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 192,581 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES INNER TIE RODS (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking component components slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 187,444 miles

SLIGHT SPLIT ON O/S/F WISHBONE BUSH X O/S/F BALL JOINT / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 169,822 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM / SLIGHT SPLIT ON N/S/F WISHBONE BUSH / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL / UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 25 May 2013 153,034 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / CHIPS ON SCREEN

Pass 11 May 2012 133,410 miles

CHIPS ON SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE X GRTTING LOW

WIPER BLADES

Pass 7 May 2011 120,871 miles

front pads low rear brakes slight binding

Pass 8 May 2010 105,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres 3 mm

Fail 8 May 2010 105,475 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 16 May 2009 87,810 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil level on MIN

Fail 16 May 2009 87,810 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level on MIN

Pass 13 May 2008 73,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted under car

Fail 13 May 2008 73,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted under car

Pass 15 May 2007 57,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 45,887 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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GL03 FEU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL03 FEU, 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 GL03 FEU registered?

GL03 FEU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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