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GJ53 VKV

2003 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,840 mi
Last recorded177,840 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 177,840 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 177,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 168,832 miles

Nearside Front small end float

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 168,830 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 158,088 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 156,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 147,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 128,412 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 114,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 108,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 103,282 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 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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