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GF53 YOG

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,396 mi
Last recorded137,396 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YOG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 137,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,695 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no manufacture smoke rating plate present for emissions. vehicle passed base limit (3.00pm) but smokes heavily (reading of 2.00pm)

Fail 4 Jan 2022 121,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no manufacture smoke rating plate present for emissions. vehicle passed base limit (3.00pm) but smokes heavily (reading of 2.00pm)

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,130 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,948 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,895 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,683 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,317 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,934 miles

Offside wiper blade is starting to deteriorate and leaving water lines

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,966 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,730 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,201 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 38,377 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,121 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 YOG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YOG, 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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GF53 YOG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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