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Y29 GMS

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

310,287 mi
Last recorded310,287 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 GMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 310,287 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 304,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 295,558 miles

Central Rear Heat Shield retaining clips corroded but secure

Pass 21 Sep 2021 285,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 274,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 263,312 miles

play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 7 Sep 2019 263,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 8 Sep 2018 245,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 226,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 207,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 187,983 miles

beam patterns poor

n/s/f cv boot very poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2014 175,304 miles

beam patterns very poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 153,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 153,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 145,385 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 145,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 133,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,680 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 105,826 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 97,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y29 GMS is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y29 GMS, 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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Y29 GMS is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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