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GJ53 RXN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,770 mi
Last recorded162,770 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 RXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 162,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlamp lenses becoming discolored/cloudy (slightly affecting beam pattern)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe ,suspension and brake component's

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes worn/split/slight movement

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint worn/slight play - recommend replacement

offside front antiroll bar linkage becoming worn/knocking

Fail 11 Apr 2022 162,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubbed off/worn inside edge - damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlamp lenses becoming discolored/cloudy (slightly affecting beam pattern)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - rear subframe ,suspension and brake component's

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes worn/split/slight movement

nearside front outer sill corroded

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint worn/slight play - recommend replacement

nearside rear tyre heavily scrubbed off/worn inside edge (strong advisory - recommend replacement)

offside front antiroll bar linkage becoming worn/knocking

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,944 miles

Boot open warning light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill had damage to jacking point causing excessive corrosion outside seat mount prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 157,943 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot open warning light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill had damage to jacking point causing excessive corrosion outside seat mount prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 150,808 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 150,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,862 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 125,856 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,496 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall, not bad enough to reach cords.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall, not bad enough to reach cords.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,735 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS MINIMUM TREAD REQIREMENT AND HAS NAIL IN IT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,528 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 RXN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RXN, 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 RXN registered?

GJ53 RXN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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