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VU03 GNY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,268 mi
Last recorded176,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 176,268 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 167,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 167,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 158,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 144,623 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 144,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 140,052 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 140,052 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 112,304 miles

Centre exhaust hanger insecure

Centre exhaust sleeve slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 112,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust hanger insecure

Centre exhaust sleeve slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 111,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 109,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 106,572 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,755 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,624 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

o/s cv boot

Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,635 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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VU03 GNY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VU03 GNY, 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 VU03 GNY registered?

VU03 GNY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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