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GF53 DXP

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres worn slightly to edges +n/side front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres worn slightly to edges +n/side front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 90,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 85,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,606 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,295 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,505 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 DXP is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF53 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

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

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