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GJ53 RVY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,986 mi
Last recorded173,986 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 173,986 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r brake shows signs of overheating

rear tyres wearing low / uneven

Fail 31 Mar 2020 173,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect / leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r brake shows signs of overheating

repairs to n/s/f road wheel inner bead

Pass 17 Dec 2018 171,569 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 171,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 160,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 160,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,440 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 104,016 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,857 miles

engin managment lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,145 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,640 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 RVY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

GJ53 RVY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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