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GF53 DXM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,762 mi
Last recorded123,762 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,487 miles

offside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2015 120,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2015 116,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 100,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,831 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,980 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 72,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 50,769 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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GF53 DXM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF53 DXM, 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 GF53 DXM registered?

GF53 DXM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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