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GR03 RWV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

112,933 mi
Last recorded112,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 RWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,933 miles

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

suspension very rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2023 112,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension very rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,212 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,964 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,437 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 84,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant middle (5.3.1u)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,024 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,950 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,084 miles

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

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

exhaust system not aligned correctly.

front wiper blades fouling bonnet.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,084 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system not aligned correctly.

front wiper blades fouling bonnet.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,476 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,955 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,837 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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GR03 RWV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GR03 RWV, 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 GR03 RWV registered?

GR03 RWV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is GR03 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 RWV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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