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GX03 BHV

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,975 mi
Last recorded153,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 153,975 miles

Both head light deteriorated

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,492 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,484 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

middle exhaust clamp broken but still secure

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 137,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

middle exhaust clamp broken but still secure

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,543 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,799 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 77,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 53,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GX03 BHV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GX03 BHV, 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 GX03 BHV registered?

GX03 BHV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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