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T30 GEP

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,962 mi
Last recorded147,962 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 GEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 147,962 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

car is very low only posibale decelrometter reading

Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,100 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,005 miles

Both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to show deterioration

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Feb 2013 121,005 miles

Both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to show deterioration

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,108 miles

air bag light on

turbo sucking air

Fail 4 Jan 2012 115,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

turbo sucking air

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,758 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,758 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 57,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 99,145 miles

all 4 tyres just on limit

could not check under body + bonnett properley due to plastic coverings

frint brakes slightly juddering

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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T30 GEP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T30 GEP, 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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T30 GEP is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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