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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration GF53UPW
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 20 Sep 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,537 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,215 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,285 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,546 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,407 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,972 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,659 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,218 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,171 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,545 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,615 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,289 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,619 MI
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GF53UPW was registered on 2003-10-25
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