MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 500 miles (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock covers detatched
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
fuel cooler insecure
n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
rear subframe corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s steering track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 500 miles (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock covers detatched
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
fuel cooler insecure
n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
rear subframe corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Nearside Front small end float
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front small end float
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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GJ53 VKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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