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GD53 CYT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,697 mi
Last recorded162,697 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CYT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 162,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 150,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 143,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 143,428 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,473 miles

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter has slight damage

Slight intermittent misfire noted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 136,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter has slight damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight intermittent misfire noted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle needle uneven

service light on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,080 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1LITRE 5W/40

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle needle uneven

offside rear outer brake pad looks low

service light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,450 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 69,452 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 69,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,692 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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GD53 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD53 CYT, 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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GD53 CYT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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