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OV03 GCF

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,789 mi
Last recorded124,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 124,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 119,491 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension links,rod, arms etc corroded

suspension not standard

Fail 21 Mar 2025 119,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension links,rod, arms etc corroded

suspension not standard

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,968 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension poss modified

Fail 19 Mar 2024 116,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension poss modified

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,815 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r seat belt retraction slow

suspension lowered

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 17 Dec 2020 94,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r seat belt retraction slow

suspension lowered

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 27 Dec 2019 85,550 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 85,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Seat fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

warning lamp on

Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Rear Seat fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

warning lamp on

Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,788 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 71,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,419 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,419 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,268 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,049 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,151 miles

rear tyres perished

traction control lamp on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

engine management light on ,traction control light on also

engine misfire

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,982 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,132 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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OV03 GCF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV03 GCF, 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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OV03 GCF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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