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GU53 MYZ

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,517 mi
Last recorded146,517 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 146,517 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 138,840 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 138,834 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 128,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP lamp lit all the time.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 121,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 106,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate damaged

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 MYZ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GU53 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

GU53 MYZ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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