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GV03 MVF

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 MVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 125,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 117,768 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2022 96,880 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2022 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres perished on side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 51,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,486 miles

Cracks in front number plate & loose

Front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,486 miles

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

Cracks in front number plate & loose

Front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,389 miles

both side front tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper washer pipe leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,744 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,503 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,530 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,545 miles

Damage to upper part of front no plate.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,445 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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GV03 MVF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV03 MVF, 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 GV03 MVF registered?

GV03 MVF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GV03 MVF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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