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GF53 YNR

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,653 mi
Last recorded73,653 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,653 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam images (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 68,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam images (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,867 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 62,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,065 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever action stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

engine covers and under shield fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

engine covers and under shield fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under shield fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,429 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bind.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,571 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,091 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 34,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,641 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,038 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,248 miles

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

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 YNR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

GF53 YNR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is GF53 YNR safe to buy?

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