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GJ53 RVW

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,387 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished (outer wall)

n/s/r tyre perished inbetween tread

o/s/f tyre perished (outer wall)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm on inside edge and tyre is deteriorated/cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,948 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,938 miles

Both the rear tyres are showing signs of cracking between the tread patterns

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,542 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle caught up limiting full length of belt travel, recomend imdiate attention

Tyres front and rear starting to crack between treads

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,061 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 RVW is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

GJ53 RVW is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is GJ53 RVW safe to buy?

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