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P111 GSE

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

183,495 mi
Last recorded183,495 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 GSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 183,495 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 10 Oct 2024 175,642 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 166,266 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 8 Oct 2022 155,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 137,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,105 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,001 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak front of engine

Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak front of engine

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,451 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,643 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,839 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,940 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,939 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,981 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 31,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,291 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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P111 GSE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P111 GSE, 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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P111 GSE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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