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GU53 MYM

2003 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,067 mi
Last recorded131,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 131,067 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 127,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,125 miles

windscreen is damaged along the lower edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 111,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 111,731 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip on windscreen

esp light displayed on dash (warning light)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 103,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip on windscreen

esp light displayed on dash (warning light)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,295 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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GU53 MYM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU53 MYM, 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 GU53 MYM registered?

GU53 MYM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 MYM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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