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RO03 GFZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,240 mi
Last recorded177,240 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 177,240 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 May 2014 177,240 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 164,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 152,134 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2012 152,134 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 139,409 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 139,409 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 May 2010 125,299 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 May 2009 112,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,058 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2008 97,056 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,321 miles

O/S/R tyre has nail in it †O/S/F seat has handle missing can however tilt seat forward on lever

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 65,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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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RO03 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO03 GFZ, 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 RO03 GFZ registered?

RO03 GFZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is RO03 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 GFZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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