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GM03 EGD

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,251 mi
Last recorded131,251 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 EGD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,251 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 131,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,278 miles

Both rear hubs axle and suspension components corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear,adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate excessively damaged

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable tie rod distorted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 126,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear hubs axle and suspension components corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear,adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate excessively damaged

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable tie rod distorted

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 EGD is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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