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GP53 FWK

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized

Fail 24 Jun 2019 89,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,325 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,632 miles

Brake pipes greased

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,242 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,608 miles

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

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

brake pipes are greased

e m l on dash

traction light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,450 miles

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

full floor and engine undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

full floor and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2010 36,561 miles

full tray under body

Fail 9 Oct 2010 36,561 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full tray under body

Pass 10 Oct 2009 30,286 miles

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

oil level over maximum

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,282 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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GP53 FWK is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP53 FWK, 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 GP53 FWK registered?

GP53 FWK is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GP53 FWK safe to buy?

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