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PF03 GPU

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 GPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine tray and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 128,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,775 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,087 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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PF03 GPU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF03 GPU, 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 PF03 GPU registered?

PF03 GPU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is PF03 GPU safe to buy?

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