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GL53 DHN

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 156,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 152,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 146,632 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,745 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,554 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 102,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 80,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre walls damaged

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Tinting film across top of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,256 miles

Oil level below minimum

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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GL53 DHN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL53 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 DHN registered?

GL53 DHN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GL53 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 DHN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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