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GP53 JHO

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 94,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 94,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front trailing arm bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,872 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,872 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (p) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (p) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 90,745 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre worn uneven slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,736 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 89,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,334 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,812 miles

Front Inner tyres slight splitting to sidewalls

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 88,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,738 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 JHO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP53 JHO, 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 GP53 JHO registered?

GP53 JHO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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