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GK53 WFY

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 WFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,534 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 114,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 103,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f flexible close to shocker bolt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,867 miles

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

Some sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,187 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,939 miles

Small bulge on side wall on offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,818 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 WFY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

GK53 WFY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GK53 WFY safe to buy?

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