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MD03 GZG

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 GZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,304 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,420 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,420 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,493 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,501 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 78,498 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres cracking in tread

nearside front tyre as small cut in sidewall no ply/cords showing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MD03 GZG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD03 GZG, 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 MD03 GZG registered?

MD03 GZG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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