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GP03 LFR

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 148,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 146,574 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 143,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 141,331 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 139,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 137,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 135,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 132,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 116,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

coolant leak

coolant on min level

dip stick tube broken

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

coolant leak

coolant on min level

dip stick tube broken

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 108,361 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 108,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 98,077 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve perished

offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 89,293 miles

both headlights deteriorated

center exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 21 May 2014 89,054 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

center exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 29 May 2013 81,604 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,958 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still supporting

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2012 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still supporting

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 62,644 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust bracket detatched but exhaust still supported

nail in offside rear tyre

rear reg plate deteriarated

Pass 19 May 2010 55,100 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 47,168 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,772 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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GP03 LFR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP03 LFR, 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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GP03 LFR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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