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GF53 YUX

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers on inner sills both side

Fail 1 Mar 2019 108,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers on inner sills both side

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

ubcc

Fail 18 Jan 2018 98,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

ubcc

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 85,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear Child Seat Fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2013 85,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear Child Seat Fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,204 miles

fron & Rear Brake disc's rusted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fron & Rear Brake disc's rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,467 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 56,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,783 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 YUX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

GF53 YUX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is GF53 YUX safe to buy?

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