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GU03 OWC

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 139,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 138,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,363 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,205 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 124,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,716 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 105,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,515 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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GU03 OWC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU03 OWC, 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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GU03 OWC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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