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GK53 LKV

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,789 mi
Last recorded133,789 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,528 miles

dried coolant present engine bay unable to detect leak

engine management light on

front and rear discs poor condition

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,311 miles

eml light on

oil leak

slight play front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,690 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,244 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,416 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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GK53 LKV is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK53 LKV, 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 GK53 LKV registered?

GK53 LKV is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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