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2003 AUDI A3
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- Registration GL52CHG
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 31 Jan 2024
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 241,771 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024 24 Jun 202618 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 236,119 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 227,927 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 227,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 215,250 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 215,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 200,697 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,982 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,033 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 170,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,887 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- corrosion all 4 brake discs
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 132,870 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,870 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,740 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
17 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
21 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,685 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,414 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
19 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,828 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
31 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,166 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,267 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,047 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,936 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2008 24 Jun 202620 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,034 MI
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GL52CHG was registered on 2003-01-06
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