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GL53 DKY

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper missing

Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,003 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind unable to test rear wheel bearing (3.7.D.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper missing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 124,091 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear no plate partially detached

Fail 13 Dec 2016 124,091 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear no plate partially detached

Pass 5 May 2015 112,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

rear no plate partially detached

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,126 miles

both front tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 11 May 2013 98,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,170 miles

both rear coil springs slighly corroded at bottom

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs slighly corroded at bottom

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,684 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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GL53 DKY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 GL53 DKY, 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 GL53 DKY registered?

GL53 DKY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GL53 DKY safe to buy?

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