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AX53 GWK

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald in edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 113,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced - still not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald in edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,346 miles

Nearside Front sidewall BADLY perished and bald on edges through to under layer of tyre casing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 104,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front sidewall BADLY perished and bald on edges through to under layer of tyre casing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 66,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,567 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,540 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,962 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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AX53 GWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AX53 GWK, 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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AX53 GWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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