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GD53 CYU

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,768 mi
Last recorded172,768 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 172,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 159,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 124,476 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 98,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,204 miles

Both the front tyres are nearing the wear bars

Nearside front outer cv gaitor is showing signs of splitting around the inner clip

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 41,912 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 CYU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GD53 CYU, 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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What year was GD53 CYU registered?

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

Is GD53 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 CYU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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