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GV52 OZX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,068 mi
Last recorded160,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 160,068 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides [rear] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive [engine] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2021 153,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 153,153 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EML on (02reg)

Offside Door moulding insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 147,436 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 147,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 144,135 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 139,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 136,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,203 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 131,203 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)

Engine Management Light on dash.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,223 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 121,007 miles

Catalytic convertor stonegaurd is insecure

Nearside rear axle bush wearing and has slight play

Offside rear axle bush wearing and has slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2013 121,007 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Catalytic convertor stonegaurd is insecure

Nearside rear axle bush wearing and has slight play

Offside rear axle bush wearing and has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 117,382 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,377 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 82,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 53,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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GV52 OZX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV52 OZX, 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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GV52 OZX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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