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MD03 GZL

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 GZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 152,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 146,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,748 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 135,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,052 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,793 miles

advise fuel filter change due to corrosion of fuel filter body

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,535 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,517 miles

Nearside 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)

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 GZL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MD03 GZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD03 GZL registered?

MD03 GZL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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