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GW03 FYM

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,230 mi
Last recorded175,230 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 175,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 170,690 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 170,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 166,358 miles

Cat box heat shield missing

Engine oil leak

Front fog lamps wired permanently on

N/S/ and O/S side repeaters slight discoloured

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 166,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S/Front headlamp adjusters broken,lenses opaqued (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S/Front headlamp adjusters broken,lenses opaqued, (1.8.A.1b)

Cat box heat shield missing

Engine oil leak

Front fog lamps wired permanently on

N/S/ and O/S side repeaters slight discoloured

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 157,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 153,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 153,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 148,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 148,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 143,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 132,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,226 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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GW03 FYM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GW03 FYM, 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 GW03 FYM registered?

GW03 FYM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is GW03 FYM safe to buy?

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