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GF53 DXR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,642 mi
Last recorded168,642 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 168,642 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 149,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,286 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertray

Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,281 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertray

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,844 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,134 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 93,356 miles

strong advise nearside front outer tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,196 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,540 miles

n/s/r seat belt holding child seat so could not be tested.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 59,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r seat belt holding child seat so could not be tested.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,600 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 DXR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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