CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU03 GPV

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,973 mi
Last recorded106,973 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,973 miles

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

Front inner roll bar bushes slightly worn and lower arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 106,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust centre mount rusted off but exhaust adequately supported

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

Front inner roll bar bushes slightly worn and lower arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,911 miles

Exhaust centre mount rusted off

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

N/s wiper poor/noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust centre mount rusted off

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

N/s wiper poor/noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,882 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,796 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,431 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU03 GPV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GPV, 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

How do I check the history of VU03 GPV?

You can check the full history of VU03 GPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU03 GPV registered?

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

Is VU03 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 GPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU03 GPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU03 GPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.