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GV03 YKR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YKR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 157,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 151,887 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 151,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,643 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 150,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 149,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,753 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 148,753 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,611 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 144,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 124,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 95,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 11 Jun 2010 70,425 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,876 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,820 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,993 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,814 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 YKR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV03 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

GV03 YKR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GV03 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 YKR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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