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GL03 ZFM

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 140,911 miles

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2014 140,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 130,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 130,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

turbo intercooler looks like its starting to leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,986 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 110,986 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 91,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,917 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 81,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 72,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake slightly binding

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 ZFM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL03 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

GL03 ZFM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is GL03 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 ZFM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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