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GJ53 LGN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 84,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 80,760 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,147 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 77,147 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,349 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,349 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,029 miles

Front both tyer is cracked

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyer is cracked

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,240 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,240 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,059 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,059 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,719 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 43,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,516 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2006 32,446 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 LGN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ53 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

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

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