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GJ53 LFO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 73,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,631 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out on outer edge. [Bridgestone Potenza 205/55 X R16V]

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,468 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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GJ53 LFO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GJ53 LFO, 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 GJ53 LFO registered?

GJ53 LFO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 LFO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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