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GJ53 VJN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 151,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2016 146,126 miles

front tyres worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn just above 1.6mm extremely close to legal limit and only just passed

Pass 5 Jan 2016 141,406 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 141,406 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on at dashboard.

Offside rear brake, very slightly binding, only just met minimum MOT standard.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,552 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ems light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,969 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 VJN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 VJN registered?

GJ53 VJN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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