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GJ53 RWU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 116,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,763 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 111,763 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,808 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Fail 11 May 2016 106,808 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,958 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,184 miles

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

covers fitted

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted inner face outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,353 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,488 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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 RWU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

GJ53 RWU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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