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GJ53 VKB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,289 mi
Last recorded136,289 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,289 miles

both rear shock dust covers adrift

damage to nsr tyre wall cords not showing

interior mirror loose

ns door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2016 136,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose bolt broken (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear shock dust covers adrift

damage to nsr tyre wall cords not showing

interior mirror loose

ns door mirror glass cracked

osf tyre worn inner recommend changing

Pass 19 May 2015 128,905 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 128,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 115,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 107,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 107,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,482 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged but working

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged but working

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,759 miles

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,259 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,248 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,516 miles

Cracking between tread of offide rear tyre

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VKB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VKB, 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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GJ53 VKB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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