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GJ53 RWN

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

179,828 mi
Last recorded179,828 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,828 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 172,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 165,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 152,296 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front strut top mount has play but not considered excessive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 148,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 142,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 135,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,893 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 78,674 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,988 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,497 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 RWN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

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

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