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GJ53 LFW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,391 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded covered in wax-oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,711 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,495 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 78,398 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,638 miles

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 68,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,931 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,244 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under covers fitted all areas

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,050 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,997 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,031 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,301 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 LFW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

GJ53 LFW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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