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GM03 AKV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 AKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 145,693 miles

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

Corrosion to Rear Subframe and Suspension parts

Engine light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 145,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Corrosion to Rear Subframe and Suspension parts

Engine light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre's wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 138,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre's wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,665 miles

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

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)

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

has crack in corner of windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2015 130,665 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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)

Oil leak

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

has crack in corner of windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,289 miles

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

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)

has crack in lower corner of windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2014 123,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

has crack in lower corner of windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 105,419 miles

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

rear tyres mis-shaped

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,402 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,402 miles

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

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

CRACK IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN BUT NOT IN ZONE B

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,744 miles

Cooloant light flashing and reservoir empty

Front wiper blades getting poor

Large crack in windscreen (not in drivers view)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Cooloant light flashing and reservoir empty

Front wiper blades getting poor

Large crack in windscreen (not in drivers view)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,929 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

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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GM03 AKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GM03 AKV, 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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GM03 AKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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