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GV52 WTC

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WTC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 174,597 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 165,502 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 157,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 152,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 152,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (n/s and o/s) (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 142,119 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (n/s and o/s) (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 138,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,086 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 122,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,319 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 108,319 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 102,235 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 94,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 87,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,714 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 72,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre down to 3mm advise

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 45,821 miles

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

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

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 WTC is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV52 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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